Iran warns of 'real capabilities' if Trump doesn't drop 'disrespectful' tone toward supreme leader
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned President Donald Trump Friday to drop what he called a "disrespectful" tone toward Tehran's supreme leader or face serious consequences.
In a blunt post on X, Araghchi said if Trump truly wants a deal with Iran, he must show respect instead of insulting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Araghchi wrote that Trump should "put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone" toward Khamenei and "stop hurting [Khamenei's] millions of heartfelt followers."
Araghchi wrote, "The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny."
Araghchi's most provocative line came as he mocked Israel's reliance on the U.S. during the recent military confrontation.
"The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened by our Missiles," he wrote, referring to U.S. intervention in striking Iranian nuclear sites.
The jab was a pointed reference to the longstanding U.S. and Israeli alliance and a not-so-subtle attempt to portray Israel as weak and dependent.
The post concluded with a clear threat.
"If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran. Good will begets good will, and respect begets respect."
Araghchi's broadside comes just days after the war between Iran and Israel ended and less than a week after U.S. airstrikes ordered by Trump destroyed Iran's key nuclear sites of Fordow, Natanz and Isfahan.
The 12-day conflict ended June 24 under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, yet postwar tensions remain high. Khamenei declared that Tehran had beaten Israel and even dealt Washington a "slap" in the confrontation.
Trump rejected Khamenei's victory claims as false and "foolish." He promptly froze any talk of sanctions relief for Iran in response and claimed he personally stopped Khamenei from being killed during the conflict, writing on Truth Social that he refused to let U.S. or Israeli forces "terminate" the ayatollah despite knowing his secret location.
Araghchi also rejected President Trump's recent claim that new nuclear talks were imminent, telling reporters that "there are no negotiations underway" and that Tehran would make decisions "based on our national interests."
According to Reuters, the foreign minister flatly denied any plans to meet with U.S. officials next week, contradicting Trump's earlier remarks suggesting diplomacy was back on track.
"I wish the leadership of Iran would realize that you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR," wrote Trump on Truth Social. "PEACE!!!"
The White House did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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