According to a report by The Times Of Israel on July 7, 2026, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with the United States on a permanent nuclear agreement would not resume if Washington continued making threats. His remarks came after US President Donald Trump warned that he would “finish the job” if the two countries failed to reach a final agreement.
Araghchi responded to Trump’s comments in a post on X, stressing that the atmosphere needed for further diplomacy could not exist while threats remained. He wrote, “Negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honor your signature.”
His statement referred to the interim agreement signed by Iran and the United States last month. Under the temporary deal, both governments agreed to avoid threatening one another or using force while efforts toward a broader settlement continued.
The Iranian foreign minister’s response highlighted Tehran’s position that compliance with the interim agreement is necessary before discussions on a lasting deal can move forward. Iranian officials have repeatedly maintained that mutual respect and adherence to commitments are essential for diplomatic progress.
The exchange of statements between Washington and Tehran occurred amid growing tensions in the Gulf region. Reports emerged hours earlier that two commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important shipping routes for oil and natural gas exports.
Iranian state television reported that a liquefied natural gas tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman after it allegedly ignored warnings. However, the report did not directly accuse any party of carrying out the assault or claim responsibility for the incident.
State media also did not provide details about the reported attack on the second commercial vessel. The incidents added to concerns over regional security as diplomatic efforts between Iran and the United States remain uncertain….See More