Iran has warned that final talks with the United States will not begin in an atmosphere of threats. The warning came after President Donald Trump said Washington would “finish the job” if a deal was not reached.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi issued the warning in a statement posted on X, responding to President Trump’s latest remarks about Iran.
“Negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honor your signature,” Araghchi wrote.
He said Iran’s response was in line with Article 13 of the US-Iran memorandum of understanding signed last month.
Millions of proud Iranians rallied in unity to honor Grand Ayatollah Khamenei and his legacy. Neither them nor our Brave Armed Forces are moved by any threats.
— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) July 7, 2026
Para 13 of the MoU is clear: Negotiations on final Deal will not commence if threats continue Honor your signature. pic.twitter.com/uQ7OoFyp8U
Araghchi urges US to honor MoU
According to Araghchi, paragraph 13 of the MoU is clear and requires both sides to follow the agreed framework before moving toward final negotiations.
The interim agreement calls on both Iran and the United States to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other.
Araghchi said the United States must abide by the memorandum and respect its commitments.
Paragraph 13 of the MoU states that both signatories are committed to implementing the ceasefire, lifting the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, waiving sanctions, and unfreezing restricted assets.
It also says the United States and Iran will begin negotiations on a final deal only on the basis of the other agreed paragraphs.
Trump threatens to ‘finish the job’
Trump, in an interview on Monday, said the United States would either make a deal with Iran or “finish the job.”
He said he preferred an agreement because he did not want to affect 91 million people, but warned that the US could target Iran’s electricity and power-generating plants quickly.
“We can knock out their electricity and power-generating plants,” Trump said, adding that every plant could be gone “in the small part of an afternoon.”
Iran says people, forces not afraid
Araghchi said the Iranian people and the country’s armed forces would not be intimidated by threats. He said millions of Iranians had gathered to attend condolence ceremonies for the martyred Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and to pay tribute to his legacy.
During the funeral ceremonies, crowds chanted slogans calling for revenge over the killing of their leader.
Iran’s military spokesman said the country’s forces remain on full alert and have used the ceasefire period to strengthen their operational capabilities.
He said Iran had updated its target bank and warned that any act of aggression or violation of sovereignty would receive a stronger response than before.
Strait of Hormuz tensions rise
Araghchi’s statement came hours after reported attacks on two commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iranian state television said a liquefied natural gas tanker was attacked off the coast of Oman after ignoring warnings, but it did not directly claim responsibility for the assault.
There was no official mention of the second vessel in the Iranian state media report.
