Iran’s government seems to be welcoming decisions by the United States — even though they happen to come from a man Iranian operatives have allegedly been plotting to assassinate.

Iran's foreign policy is driven by dignity, wisdom and interest, a government spokesperson said on Wednesday, in response to U.S. President Donald Trump saying that Washington was ready to reach out to Tehran.

The reports say the decisions will halt funding for opponents of the country’s Shiite theocracy — pro-democracy activists and others supported through programs as part of U.S. government’s efforts to

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a return to the "maximum pressure" strategy on Iran. He signed an order tightening sanctions on Tehran. The Republican also decided to withdraw funds from UNRWA and withdraw the United States from the UN Human Rights Council.

President Trump signed an executive order aimed at withdrawing the United States from the United Nations Human Rights Council and UNRWA and for broader review of U.S. funding for the international organization.