Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused unnamed US officials of acting from foreign motives and burying their heads in the sand, warning that their 'senseless aggression' will ensure President Trump pays a heavier price for the agreement he is trying to achieve, according to his statements.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Thursday evening accused unnamed US officials of acting from foreign motives and ignoring reality, warning that their 'senseless aggression' will make President Trump pay a heavier price for the agreement he seeks.
The statement, attributed to Araghchi via Iranian channels, comes amid an ongoing exchange of threats and warnings between Tehran and Washington. Earlier Thursday, as The Zioneer reported at 15:05, Araghchi said Iraqi Prime Minister may be carrying US messages during his visit to Tehran, but criticized the US approach. Also on Thursday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio responded to Araghchi's earlier 'eye for an eye' policy by stating Trump's policy is 'head for an eye' (reported at 11:35).
Araghchi's new remarks specifically target US officials he claims are in conflict of interest or driven by foreign motives, and who are focused on the 2028 elections rather than the current negotiations. The identity of the officials was not specified.
The statement has not been independently verified. It represents the latest in a series of comments by Araghchi that have been met with sharp responses from US officials.
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