Tehran to Washington: Stop the threats for the negotiations to succeed
The Islamic Republic of Iran, through its Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, reaffirmed its firm stance against American calls for negotiations, emphasizing that diplomatic dialogue cannot succeed under the weight of threats and intimidation. These decisive statements, made on Wednesday, were a direct response to remarks by US President Donald Trump, who hinted at the possibility of military intervention as an option for dealing with the internal protests in Iran.
Araghchi stated unequivocally on Iranian state television: "If they want the negotiations to bear fruit, they must stop the threats and excessive demands." This statement reflects Iran's traditional strategy in managing crises with the West, which is based on refusing to make concessions under pressure and considering any call for dialogue accompanied by threats as a form of dictates that infringe upon national sovereignty.
Context of historical tension between the two countries
These developments come against a backdrop of heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington, particularly since the United States unilaterally withdrew from the nuclear agreement (the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) and imposed a policy of "maximum pressure." This policy, which included crippling economic sanctions, aimed to force Tehran to renegotiate its nuclear program and regional influence, a move that Iran categorically rejected, insisting on the lifting of sanctions and a return to previous commitments.
Regional and international repercussions
The effects of this verbal and political escalation are not confined to Iranian or American borders; they extend to cast a shadow over the stability of the entire Middle East region. International observers believe that the continued use of military threats could lead to miscalculations that ignite crises in international shipping lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, thus threatening global energy security.
Domestically, Tehran is trying to convey the message that external pressures, including the threat of exploiting popular protests, will only lead to further hardening of official positions, and that the only way to defuse the crisis lies in diplomacy based on mutual respect and abandoning the language of military dictates.
