Iran's Nuclear Red Line Shakes Trump, ‘Threats Won't Work'; Tehran Sets Record Straight Amid Talks
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi told Asharq News that no country dares to attack Iran because of its formidable defensive capabilities. He dismissed U.S. threats of military action as ineffective and emphasized that uranium enrichment remains a non-negotiable, core issue. Araghchi also condemned European warnings to trigger the UN 'snapback' sanctions mechanism, calling them irrational and legally baseless. He warned Europe that proceeding with snapback would be a grave mistake with serious consequences. Tehran insists any attempt to undermine its rights will be met with strong and determined response.#iran #abbasaraghchi #donaldtrump #unitedstates #uranium #nucleartalks
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- India.com
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Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Indian Express
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- Time of India
'Bring sponsors, perpetrators & financiers of terror to justice'
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