Iran FM REJECTS Nuclear Talks, Warns Trump & Netanyahu
/ Jun 27, 2025, 01:40PM IST
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly denied that any agreement exists to resume nuclear talks with the United States. Araghchi emphasized that no promises have been made, and there is no subject under formal negotiation. He criticized the idea of returning to talks without a clear framework, blaming both the U.S. and Israel for previously dismantling diplomatic channels. Araghchi stated that Iran's diplomacy is undergoing a strategic shift in response to the realities of war. Meanwhile, he issued a sharp warning to Israel, declaring that Iran's response will mirror Tel Aviv's actions. He made it clear that the ceasefire will only hold if Israel exercises restraint, and any renewed aggression will be met with immediate retaliation. Iran, he said, is not Lebanon and will not step back out of fear. Araghchi reinforced that Tehran does not seek to prolong the war—but any one-sided truce will be rejected.#araghchi #iranfm #IranNuclear #IranNPT #NuclearThreat #IranSanctions #IranCrisis #NuclearDiplomacy
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