Araghchi to Trump: Abandon Disrespectful Language if Seeking Iran Deal

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, the Iranian Foreign Minister, has criticized President Donald Trump, demanding a shift away from a ‘disrespectful tone’ when addressing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Khamenei. Araghchi declared Iran’s intolerance for both threats and insults, suggesting that Iran is prepared to showcase its true capabilities. Drawing a parallel with the intricate nature of Iranian craftsmanship, he stated that Iranians value independence and self-determination. In a social media post, Araghchi said, ‘If 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.’ These remarks were made in the context of reported ongoing communications between the US and Iran, facilitated by intermediaries like Qatar, with a focus on achieving a peaceful resolution and a non-enrichment nuclear program. These talks follow recent US military actions.