Iran Sets Conditions For Nuclear Talks After Trump’s Latest Warning

Iran has warned that negotiations on a final agreement with the United States will not begin if threats continue, escalating tensions after US President Donald Trump said Washington would either reach a deal with Tehran or "finish the job." Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi responded by citing a memorandum of understanding between the two countries and urged Washington to honour its commitments. The statement comes amid renewed diplomatic uncertainty and growing concerns over possible military escalation in the region.

In a post on X, Araghchi referred to paragraph 13 of the MoU, stating that negotiations for a final deal would not proceed under continued threats. He said that neither Iranian citizens nor the country's armed forces were influenced by warnings or pressure. The Iranian foreign minister called on the United States to respect the agreement's terms, reiterating that dialogue could only move forward in an environment without threats or intimidation.

The warning followed remarks by Trump, who told reporters at the White House that the US would either secure an agreement with Iran or take further action. Trump said Washington had the capability to target key infrastructure, including bridges and energy supplies, while claiming that Iran was facing financial pressure. His comments added to uncertainty over the future of diplomatic engagement between the two countries, which have remained at odds over security and nuclear-related issues.

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Meanwhile, Iranian lawmakers also issued warnings regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a strategically important global shipping route. Alaeddin Boroujerdi, a member of Iran's parliament committee on national security and foreign policy, said any unilateral action in the waterway without coordination with Tehran would fail. He said Iran's approach toward managing the strait was determined at the highest levels of government and linked to recent tensions involving the United States and Israel.

The developments came after the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a tanker caught fire after being hit by an unidentified projectile near Oman's Limah while travelling southbound. The vessel was struck on its port side, though no casualties or environmental damage were reported. Separately, reports citing US officials alleged that Iran's military had fired missiles at commercial vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Authorities continue to investigate the incidents as regional tensions remain high.

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