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Iran to Protest U.S. Threats with Formal Letter to Security Council
Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Kazem Gharibabadi, plans to address the UN Security Council regarding U.S. President Trump’s military threats against Iran, claiming they violate international law. He emphasized the Iranian public’s strong response to Trump’s assertions during recent anniversary rallies and affirmed Iran’s commitment to safeguarding its national interests. Despite Trump’s recent statement expressing a preference for negotiations over military action, tensions have risen since the U.S. withdrawal from the nuclear agreement in 2018. Iranian leaders, including Ayatollah Khamenei, have warned against negotiations with the U.S., asserting a readiness to respond to threats.
Tehran-Washington Relations: Araghchi Confirms No Direct Communications
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denied media reports of diplomatic exchanges with the U.S., stating that “no specific messages” have been exchanged. He stressed that rebuilding trust requires concrete actions, not just rhetoric, following the U.S. withdrawal from the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) and the reinstatement of sanctions under former President Trump. Relations remain strained as Iran continues to exceed nuclear limitations in response. While discussions with European nations are ongoing, Araghchi clarified that there are no current plans for talks with the U.S., emphasizing that trust cannot be restored through mere words.
Judiciary Chief Lands in China: Strengthening Legal Ties and Collaboration
Judiciary Chief Qolam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei is visiting China to participate in the 20th summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) for supreme court chairs from nine member countries. Arriving in Hangzhou with a high-ranking delegation, he will deliver speeches at the summit’s opening and closing ceremonies and hold bilateral meetings with counterparts. This year’s agenda focuses on enhancing legal and judicial coordination, addressing issues like terrorism, organized crime, drug trafficking, human trafficking, and cybercrime. The SCO aims to implement joint initiatives to strengthen legal frameworks and cooperation among its member states, representing about 42% of the global population.
Iran Stands Firm: No Negotiations Amid Maximum Pressure Tactics
In an interview with Iran’s al-Alam, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi highlighted the importance of actions over words, responding to former President Trump’s reinstatement of a stringent “maximum pressure” policy against Iran. This policy, which involves sanctions and restrictions following the US’s withdrawal from a nuclear agreement, has been ineffective, according to Araghchi. He asserted that Iran will not negotiate under pressure and is adapting by diversifying its economic partnerships and boosting domestic production. He also addressed upcoming political exchanges with Qatar, emphasizing Iran’s resilience and commitment to sovereignty in the face of US threats and rhetoric.
