US Won't Back Deal Allowing Iran Nuclear Weapons, Says Secretary
Translated & summarized from Makan by baba
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the U.S. will not support any deal allowing Iran to obtain nuclear weapons while President Trump is in office. He welcomed mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan, but stressed Trump holds the final decision. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of potential U.S. and Israeli aggression, asserting Iran's readiness for war and diplomacy.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the U.S. will not support any deal allowing Iran nuclear weapons.
- Rubio stated President Trump will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons while in office.
- The U.S. welcomes mediation efforts by Qatar and Pakistan regarding Iran's nuclear program.
- Rubio emphasized that President Trump alone holds the final decision on any agreement.
- Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned of potential U.S. and Israeli aggression.
- Araghchi stated Iran is fully prepared for war and equally ready for diplomacy.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated that the United States will not support any agreement that paves the way for Iran to acquire nuclear weapons. He stated that as long as President Trump remains in office, Iran will never obtain nuclear weapons.
Responding to reports of new mediation proposals from Qatar and Pakistan to Tehran, Rubio welcomed the mediation efforts by partner nations. Speaking to reporters during a visit to India, Rubio noted that various countries have periodically put forward proposals on this issue. He specifically mentioned Qatar's ongoing role and the recent visit of Pakistani Army Chief General Asim Munir to Tehran.
However, Rubio emphasized that the final decision on any agreement rests solely with President Trump. In a related development, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that the United States and Israel might launch a new war against Iran, asserting that his country is fully prepared to confront any potential conflict. He explained that the declaration of military readiness aims to prevent the recurrence of war, stressing that Iran is as prepared for diplomacy as it is for war.