Iran advises US to choose words carefully after Trump's attack threat

Iran's chief negotiator, Mohamed Bagher Ghalibaf, has cautioned the United States to be mindful of its language, asserting that Iran's armed forces stand prepared to retaliate against any threats. This advisory comes in the wake of a direct threat from US President Donald Trump, who warned of an attack on Iran should its allies, specifically Hezbollah in Lebanon, persist in creating disturbances.

"The US needs to choose its words carefully – our armed forces are ready to respond," Ghalibaf wrote on the social media platform X, without explicitly naming Trump. The US president's remarks were made while technical negotiations were ongoing in Switzerland concerning a recently established memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran aimed at concluding the ongoing war.

The discussions in Switzerland are focused on implementing the initial phase of the interim deal, which includes an end to hostilities on all fronts and respect for territorial integrity. This diplomatic effort seeks to transition the temporary agreement into a lasting peace across the region. The presence of US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi underscores the high stakes involved in these negotiations.

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The US needs to choose its words carefully – our armed forces are ready to respond