Iran rules out final talks while U.S. maintains threats
DAMASCUS, Syria (North Press) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Tuesday said that negotiations on a final agreement with the United States will not begin as long as Washington continues to issue threats, following recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump warning that the U.S. could finish the job if diplomacy fails.
In a post on X, Araghchi said, “Negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honor your signature.”
His remarks came after Trump reiterated that Washington would either reach an agreement with Tehran or “finish the job.”
“We’re either going to make a deal or we’re going to finish the job. OK. And it won’t be tough to finish the job,” Trump said, adding that he preferred a diplomatic solution because he did not want “91 million people” to suffer the consequences.
Trump also warned that the United States could destroy Iran’s bridges “in one hour” and cut off its energy supplies, claiming Iran is facing severe financial difficulties.
Meanwhile, Axios reported citing U.S. officials that on Monday night Iran launched two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Last week, indirect talks between the United States and Iran concluded without any public indication of progress toward a permanent agreement, despite a 60-day ceasefire intended to create space for diplomacy following U.S. and Israeli strikes that triggered the latest conflict.