Iran, nuclear deal partners to meet as accord under threat
The chasm between the two widened recently when Iran shot down a US drone
The chasm between the two widened recently when Iran shot down a US drone
The chasm between the two widened recently when Iran shot down a US drone
The chasm between the two widened recently when Iran shot down a US drone
Tensions between the United States and Iran tensions escalated last year after Trump withdrew US from the nuclear programme deal in which Tehran was to curb its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from economic sanctions.
The chasm between the two widened recently when Iran shot down a US drone a week ago which it claims was within its airspace. The claim was vehemently denied by the US, which later increased sanctions on June 24 on Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and top military chiefs in retaliation.
On Monday, the UN Security Council issued a unanimous call for dialogue to address the war of words between the rivalling leaders. However, the call was rejected by Iran following Trump’s increased sanctions on the country.
Ready to negotiate with no “preconditions”, Trump promises Iran a “phenomenal future” if they comply.
Tehran stayed defiant, calling out the US for its false calls for negotiation, stating that the superpower was lying about an offer for talks. President Hassan Rouhani maintains that if the US was open for negotiation, they would have agreed.
Iran says it will further take steps to cut its commitments to the nuclear deal, taking the second step by July 7.
Trump warned Iran against attacks, stating that they would fight back with an overwhelming force, even threatening “obliteration”. Striking back after the drone attack, the US President had almost launched a military strike against Iran.
Iran warned US against encroaching the country’s borders, saying that the retaliation the next time might warrant more than the downing of a drone.
The crisis only escalated after Rouhani called the US actions “mentally retarded”. Trump later voiced his desire to avoid a direct military confrontation with Iran, which he claims would be brief. Mohammed Javad Zarif — Iran’s Foreign Minister — took to Twitter to post “Short war with Iran is an illusion” after Trump’s war threats with Iran which he claims “wouldn’t last very long”.
With Iran desiring the lifting of the sanctions imposed and Trump’s failed attempt at diplomacy, the clash between the two countries seem to be at an impasse.