Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi characterized Trump’s recent letter about nuclear talks as more threatening than cooperative. He indicated that Tehran will be assessing the letter and will soon provide a formal response. Iran has rejected direct negotiations amidst ongoing US sanctions, emphasizing a refusal to negotiate under pressure.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi expressed concern over a recent letter from US President Donald Trump, describing it as “more of a threat” rather than an invitation for negotiation. Araghchi indicated that Tehran would analyze the letter’s implications and respond in the days to come. The letter was addressed to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, calling for talks while simultaneously hinting at potential military action if Iran declined.
Khamenei dismissed the US proposal for negotiation as a tactic to manipulate global perception, suggesting the US aimed to present itself as open to dialogue while misrepresenting Iran as obstinate. The Iranian foreign ministry announced plans for a “thorough assessment” of the communication, which was delivered on March 12 by a senior diplomat from the United Arab Emirates.
In a report by Axios, it was revealed that the letter contained a “two-month deadline for reaching a new nuclear deal.” Since returning to the White House, Trump has reinstated a stringent sanctions regime against Iran—similar to his previous administration’s approach—and withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement, leading to Iran reducing its compliance with the accord after a year.
Efforts to revive the former agreement faced obstacles during Joe Biden’s presidency, with Iran categorically rejecting direct negotiations while US sanctions remain intact. Araghchi reiterated that direct discussions would not occur under the current conditions of pressure and escalating sanctions.
In summary, Iran’s Foreign Minister has criticized President Trump’s letter as more threatening than conciliatory. The Iranian government is currently assessing the contents of the letter before issuing a formal response. Given the ongoing sanctions and previous tensions, Iran remains steadfast in its refusal to engage in direct negotiations with the US under duress.
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