Iran Urges Trump to Show Respect to Khamenei if Serious About Deal
Tehran/Washington
– Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalated further this week after Iran’s
Foreign Minister issued a sharp rebuke to former U.S. President Donald Trump,
urging him to adopt a more respectful tone toward Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali
Khamenei if he truly wants a diplomatic breakthrough.
The
remarks came a day after Trump dismissed Khamenei’s stern warning against
further U.S. strikes, calling the Iranian leader’s comments "detached from
reality." Trump’s remarks followed nearly two weeks of Israeli air raids
and a coordinated U.S. attack on three major Iranian nuclear sites, which
Washington claims dealt a significant blow to Tehran’s nuclear program.
Iran’s
Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, took to the social media platform X
(formerly Twitter) to respond, stating that Trump’s tone was undermining any
possibility of dialogue.
“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,”
Araghchi wrote.
He
also invoked Iran’s cultural identity, comparing the nation’s resilience and
patience to its renowned tradition of carpet weaving. “The complexity and
tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven
through countless hours of hard work and patience,” he said. “But as a people,
our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value
our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny.”
The
exchange highlights the fragile state of U.S.-Iran relations as both sides
appear to be posturing publicly, while leaving the door slightly ajar for
potential negotiations. However, with emotions running high following recent
military escalations, any path to a deal seems increasingly uncertain without a
significant shift in rhetoric and tone from both capitals.
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