From Daily Times · Sajid Salamat · · 1m
Iran Steps Up Shuttle Diplomacy
Iran and US engage in tense diplomatic talks via Pakistan and Qatar to avoid military escalation.
In brief
Iran and US engage in tense diplomatic talks via Pakistan and Qatar to avoid military escalation. Iran warns of harsher response if US escalates military action against Iran, while Trump threatens to 'give them the hammer'. Originally reported by Daily Times.
Iran's Diplomatic Efforts
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran was engaged in intensive diplomatic contacts through Qatari and Pakistani mediators.
“We have announced our specific conditions and presented our formulated plan; now everything depends on how much political rationality prevails on the American side and whether there is a will to take the wise path of diplomacy or, as in previous instances, to drag the situation toward aggression and military operations”
Iran's Conditions for Resolution
Iran presented clear conditions for diplomatic resolution, leaving next steps to Washington.
“We have announced our specific conditions and presented our formulated plan; now everything depends on how much political rationality prevails on the American side and whether there is a will to take the wise path of diplomacy or, as in previous instances, to drag the situation toward aggression and military operations”
Trump's Military Threat
Trump threatened to 'give them the hammer' if diplomatic efforts fail.
“The only reason why I’m not finished with Iran is I want to be nice. I want to try and save all those lives if I can, but at some point we’re going to have to give them the hammer”
Tucker Carlson's Claim
Carlson claimed US could launch nuclear strike on Iran within days.
“Carlson identified the potential target as Pickaxe Mountain, where Israeli intelligence allegedly believes Iran has resumed its nuclear enrichment program”
Pickaxe Mountain Target
Pickaxe Mountain is alleged nuclear site with 91.44 meters of granite protection.
“Carlson claimed conventional U.S. weapons could not penetrate the estimated 91.44 meters (300 feet) of solid granite protecting underground tunnels at the site”
Iran's Warning
Iran warned renewed military action would trigger harsher response.
“any renewed military action or deception would draw a response "far harsher and more regretful than before"”
Iran's Stance
Iran refused to bow to coercion, demanding unconditional acceptance of its conditions.
“The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the full resumption of negotiations depend on the unconditional acceptance of Iran’s "rightful conditions"”
What it means
Iran warns of harsher response if US escalates military action against Iran, while Trump threatens to 'give them the hammer'.
