Archive · 19 Jul 2026
Iran's Araghchi warns US envoy
Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, had a tense meeting with a US envoy named Steve Witkoff.
He told Witkoff that the meeting felt like it could explode at any moment.
Araghchi said that Iran is not afraid of US threats and has faced similar situations before.
He also mentioned that the US underestimated Iran's strength and was forced to end a 12-day war.
Araghchi emphasized that Iran won't back down easily, unlike other countries.
He believes the US made a mistake by not considering Iran's resistance.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned US envoy Steve Witkoff about the tense nature of their negotiations.
Araghchi stated that US threats do not scare Iran and compared their situation to Venezuela.
Iran refused to concede to US demands, leading to a 12-day war which they believe the US miscalculated.
The US underestimated Iranian resistance and was forced to end the war.
Araghchi highlighted that Iran's unyielding stance and preparedness led to the US' miscalculation.
- Who
- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and US Envoy Steve Witkoff
- What
- Araghchi warned Witkoff about the tense and potentially explosive nature of their negotiations
- When
- During negotiations, specific date not mentioned
- Where
- Location of negotiations not specified
- Why
- To convey the seriousness of the situation and Iran's unyielding stance
Iranian Perspective
US Perspective
US Threats
Iranian Perspective
Iranian officials are not scared by US threats and have faced similar situations before.
US Perspective
The US may view its threats as a means to pressure Iran into negotiations.
Negotiation Tactics
Iranian Perspective
Iran refused to concede to US demands, leading to a 12-day war which they believe the US miscalculated.
US Perspective
The US may have expected Iran to yield under pressure, but Iran's resistance led to a prolonged conflict.
- Key Figures
- Abbas Araghchi (Iranian Foreign Minister), Steve Witkoff (US Envoy)
- Location
- Negotiations location not specified
- Conflict Duration
- 12-day war
- Iran's Stance
- Unyielding and resistant to US pressure
- US Miscalculation
- Underestimated Iranian resistance and preparedness