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Iran warns US: No deal talks if threats continue

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Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the U.S. against continuing threats, stating that negotiations for a final deal would not begin.
  • Araghchi cited paragraph 13 of a Memorandum of Understanding which he claims is clear on the conditions for commencing negotiations.
  • The warning comes after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued a stark warning to the United States on Tuesday, declaring that negotiations for a final deal would not commence if American threats persist. Araghchi took to X/Twitter to emphasize his point, stating, "Para 13 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is clear. Negotiations on final Deal will not commence if threats continue." He urged the U.S. to "Honor your signature."

Negotiations on final Deal will not commence if threats continue.

— Abbas AraghchiIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statement on X/Twitter warning the U.S. against continuing threats.

Paragraph 13 of the MoU reportedly outlines commitments from both the U.S. and Iran, including implementing a ceasefire, lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, waiving sanctions, and unfreezing assets. Araghchi indicated that negotiations would focus exclusively on other paragraphs of the agreement.

Honor your signature.

— Abbas AraghchiIran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's statement on X/Twitter urging the U.S. to adhere to agreements.

Araghchi's statement preceded remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who in an interview on Monday, threatened Iran by saying, "We're going to make a deal, or we're going to finish the job." Trump further elaborated on the potential consequences, suggesting the U.S. could disable Iran's power-generating plants within hours, though he expressed a preference for a deal to avoid impacting the Iranian population.

We're going to make a deal, or we're going to finish the job.

— Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump's threat to Iran in a Monday interview.

Adding a layer of nationalistic fervor, Araghchi preamble stated, "Millions of proud Iranians rallied in unity to honor Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and his legacy. Neither they nor our Brave Armed Forces are moved by any threats." Iran's military spokesman also conveyed a message of readiness, stating that the country is on full alert and has improved its capabilities during a ceasefire period. The spokesman warned that any act of aggression would be met with a response more overwhelming than previously experienced.

I'd rather make a deal, because I don't want to affect 91 million people... We can knock out their electricity and power-generating plants, I would say in the small part of an afternoon. Every plant will be gone, and they know that.

— Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump elaborating on his threat to Iran in a Monday interview.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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