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Iran鈥檚 foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has called out Donald Trump鈥檚 recent outburst against Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said bluntly that if the US President truly wants to talk, he must first watch his words.鈥淚f President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran’s Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers,鈥 Araghchi posted on X.鈥 araghchi (@araghchi) Tensions remain high after Israel struck Iranian nuclear and military sites on 13 June. The fighting lasted 12 days. Washington joined the offensive by bombing three of Iran鈥檚 nuclear facilities on 22 June under what it called Operation 鈥楳idnight Hammer鈥. Iran hit back by launching missiles at a US base in Qatar.Mocking Israel, Araghchi wrote, 鈥淭he Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to ‘Daddy’ to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults.鈥滾ive EventsTrump claims he saved KhameneiWhile the dust settled, Trump took to Truth Social and claimed he had stopped Israeli and US forces from killing Khamenei. 鈥淚 knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life,鈥 Trump wrote.鈥淚 SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, ‘THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!鈥欌 he added.Trump also questioned Khamenei鈥檚 claim of victory over Israel. He said the Iranian leader had 鈥渂latantly and foolishly鈥 lied about winning the war. 鈥淎s a man of great faith, he is not supposed to lie,鈥 Trump posted.Talks or no talksThe US President said he had been working on possible sanction relief for Iran. 鈥淏ut no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more,鈥 Trump wrote.Despite that, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt insists the door to talks is not closed. 鈥淚 spoke to our special envoy Witkoff at length this morning and I can assure all of you we continue to be in close communication with the Iranians and through our intermediaries as well, namely the Qataris, who have been an incredible ally and partner throughout this entire effort,鈥 she said. She added the US wants Iran to agree to a non-enrichment civil nuclear programme.Iran holds its groundBut Araghchi showed no sign of softening. He warned, 鈥淚f Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran.鈥滺e reminded the world that Iran鈥檚 resilience runs deep. 鈥淭he complexity and tenacity of Iranians are famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny.鈥滺e signed off with a line that leaves little doubt where Tehran stands. 鈥淕ood will begets good will, and respect begets respect.鈥漈he 12-day conflict may have ended but both sides keep their guards up. Trump鈥檚 claim that Iran is 鈥渁 burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them,鈥 has only hardened Tehran鈥檚 posture.For now, Iran鈥檚 message is clear. They will not bow to threats, or insults. They say any deal must begin with respect 鈥 or not at all.(You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel)
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