Iran foreign minister says US threats are an impediment to deal-making

Abbas Araghchi urges Washington to honour last month's interim agreement

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference alongside Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein (not pictured), in Baghdad, Iraq, Jun 28, 2026. REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani

Talks to reach a final deal between Tehran and Washington won't start if US threats continue, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday, following US President Donald Trump's threat to "finish the job" if a deal is not made.

"Negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honour your signature," Abbas Araghchi wrote in a post on X.

Araghchi's post was referring to an interim deal signed last month by Iran and the US that calls upon both sides to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other.