Iran Threatens to Halt Nuclear Talks as Trump Warns 91 Million People Face Power Strikes
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Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 7
Iran Threatens to Halt Nuclear Talks as Trump Warns 91 Million People Face Power Strikes
3 articles · Updated · The Jerusalem Post · Jul 7
Summary
Abbas Araghchi said Iran will not start negotiations on a final deal if US threats continue, citing Paragraph 13 of the US-Iran memorandum.
Paragraph 13 ties final-deal talks to a ceasefire, lifting the Strait of Hormuz blockade, waiving sanctions and unfreezing restricted assets.
Donald Trump said Monday the US would either make a deal or "finish the job," claiming it could destroy Iran's electricity and power plants in part of an afternoon while saying he wanted to avoid harming 91 million people.
Iran signaled it would not be cowed: Araghchi invoked mass rallies for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and a military spokesman said forces were on full alert with an updated target bank for a stronger response.