Araghchi: US threats are hindering the final agreement with Washington

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi asserted on Tuesday that negotiations to reach a final agreement between Tehran and Washington will not commence if American threats persist, in response to statements by US President Donald Trump.

Araghchi said in a post on the “X” platform that “negotiations on the final agreement will not begin if the threats continue. Respect your signature,” referring to the interim agreement signed by Iran and the United States last month, which stipulates that both parties refrain from threatening or resorting to the use of force.

The Iranian minister’s remarks come after the conclusion of a round of indirect talks between the two sides last week, without any announcement of progress towards a permanent agreement, despite the implementation of a 60-day ceasefire that was agreed upon to allow for the diplomatic track following the latest military confrontation.

US President Donald Trump had previously stated that the United States “either reaches an agreement with Iran or ends the mission,” hinting at the possibility of resorting to the military option if negotiations faltered.

Trump added that his country is capable of “destroying bridges and cutting off energy supplies” to Iran, noting that Washington prefers to reach an agreement, but has other options in case the diplomatic track fails.

Shafaq.com