Iran says no final agreement talks if U.S. threats continue

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will not begin negotiations on a final agreement with the United States if what he described as U.S. threats continue.

In a post on social media, Araghchi said Clause 13 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) states that negotiations on a final agreement cannot begin in an atmosphere of threats. He also urged the United States to honour its commitments under the agreement.

According to Araghchi, Clause 13 commits both countries to implementing a ceasefire, removing restrictions affecting the Strait of Hormuz, providing sanctions relief and releasing frozen assets. He said discussions on a final agreement would begin only after those commitments are fulfilled.

The comments follow recent remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who said in an interview that either the United States and Iran would reach an agreement or the U.S. would "finish the job." Trump also claimed Iran's power plants and electricity infrastructure could be destroyed in a short period if necessary, while adding that he preferred a negotiated agreement over military conflict to avoid harming the Iranian people.