“PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH”
Araghchi’s feedback got here after US lead negotiators Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner visited the nuclear-powered USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday, the US army’s Central Command (CENTCOM) mentioned.
In a social media publish, Witkoff mentioned the plane provider and its strike group was “conserving us secure and upholding President Trump’s message of peace by way of energy”.
The threat of war continues to hover over the negotiations, whilst Trump known as the talks “excellent” and Iran’s President, Masoud Pezeshkian, mentioned they “represent a step ahead”.
Following Friday’s first spherical in Oman, Trump signed an government order calling for the “imposition of tariffs” on nations nonetheless doing enterprise with Iran regardless of US sanctions.
The USA additionally introduced new sanctions in opposition to quite a few transport entities and vessels, aimed toward curbing Iran’s oil exports.
On the Tehran discussion board on Sunday, Araghchi known as into query the US’ dedication to diplomacy.
“The continuation of sure sanctions and army actions raises doubts concerning the seriousness and readiness of the opposite facet to conduct real negotiations,” he mentioned.
“We’re monitoring the scenario carefully, assessing all of the indicators and can resolve on the continuation of the negotiations.”
