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Protests erupted outside a foreign ministry office in Mashhad, Iran, as dozens demonstrated against top diplomat Abbas Araghchi. Chants of "death to dishonorable Araghchi, the infiltrator" echoed as protesters waved flags, according to a video shared by Fars news agency.

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death to dishonourable Araghchi, the infiltrator

The demonstrations occurred after Araghchi discussed a potential peace deal with the US in a televised interview. This deal, brokered by US President Donald Trump and Pakistan, faces significant opposition from hardline figures within Iran.

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The administration of Strait of Hormuz will no longer be the same as before

Critics argue the proposed agreement would undermine Iran's strategic position, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, and that Iranian negotiators have conceded too much. Araghchi had stated that the deal on the table would lead to the lifting of the US naval blockade on Iranian ports, a blockade imposed in response to Iran's own actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He described the waterway as one of Iran's "main instruments of deterrence."

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main instruments of deterrence

Additional unverified videos circulating on social media showed protests in Tehran, with demonstrators calling for the resignations of Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, who is also the chief negotiator. While Trump and Pakistan indicated the deal could be signed as early as Sunday, Tehran remained more cautious about the timeline.

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Araghchi, resign