TEHRAN: Iran has said it will not enter negotiations on a final agreement with the United States as long as Washington continues to issue threats, escalating tensions despite a recently signed interim peace agreement between the two countries.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made the remarks on Tuesday in response to comments by US President Donald Trump, who warned that he would “finish the job” if Tehran failed to reach a deal with Washington.
In a post on X, Araghchi said, Para 13 of the memorandum of understanding (MoU) is clear: “Negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honour your signature.”
Millions of proud Iranians rallied in unity to honor Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and his legacy. Neither them nor our Brave Armed Forces are moved by any threats.
Para 13 of the MoU is clear: Negotiations on final Deal will not commence if threats continue Honor your signature. pic.twitter.com/uQ7OoFyp8U
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) July 7, 2026
The foreign minister’s statement referred to the interim agreement, mediated and hosted by Pakistan, reached between Iran and the United States last month.
Under the agreement, both sides committed to refraining from the threat or use of force against one another while pursuing a broader settlement.
Araghchi stressed that meaningful negotiations on a comprehensive agreement could only proceed in an atmosphere free from intimidation, signalling that Tehran views continued military rhetoric from Washington as incompatible with the spirit of the interim accord.
His remarks come amid renewed uncertainty over the future of US-Iran diplomacy, with both sides seeking to define the next phase of negotiations while remaining divided over key issues.
The latest exchange underscores the fragile nature of relations between Tehran and Washington, with diplomatic progress dependent on both parties adhering to the commitments outlined in the preliminary agreement.
