Iran Warns U.S. on Respect Amid Tensions, Denies Nuclear Talks

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has issued a stern warning to U.S. President Donald Trump, condemning his disrespectful remarks toward Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and emphasizing that Iran values its sovereignty and independence. Araghchi mocked Israel's reliance on the U.S. during recent conflicts, stating that Israel had "no choice but to run to 'Daddy'" to avoid Iranian missile strikes, while cautioning that Iran would not hesitate to reveal its "real capabilities" if provoked. Despite Trump's claims of potential nuclear negotiations and his assertion that he saved Khamenei from an assassination attempt, Iran has firmly denied any talks are underway and rejected Trump's offers of sanction relief following his disparaging comments. The recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, which Trump defended as necessary, have further escalated tensions, with Iran condemning these actions and Trump's threats of additional strikes. Araghchi stressed that any meaningful diplomatic engagement must be based on mutual respect, warning that continued hostility and insults undermine the prospects for peace. The situation remains tense following a US-brokered ceasefire between Iran and Israel, with Iran maintaining a defiant stance amid ongoing regional security concerns.