You Bombed Our Nuclear Sites with 30,000-Pound Bombs — And Now Want Talks? Iran Slams Trump

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has indicated that the country is not willing to engage in new nuclear talks with the United States, despite repeated claims from U.S. President Donald Trump that discussions could soon begin. Araghchi stated that the door to dialogue is closed because the U.S. committed a grave mistake by dropping a 30,000-pound bomb on three of Iran’s nuclear facilities. He added that the U.S. has launched a destructive series of airstrikes, which Tehran believes have caused “serious damage” to its nuclear infrastructure.

In an interview broadcast on Iranian state television, the Foreign Minister made it clear that no steps have been taken to restart talks. Araghchi said, “No agreement has been made to resume negotiations, no timeline has been set, no promises have been made, and we have not even discussed restarting the talks.”

U.S. Withdrew from 2015 Nuclear Deal

Araghchi’s remarks came after U.S. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that talks might resume as early as next week. Trump, who had unilaterally pulled the U.S. out of the 2015 nuclear agreement during his first term, claimed he is now ready to negotiate a new deal with Tehran. However, Iran appears to be distancing itself from any such negotiations.

The United States was one of the signatories of the 2015 nuclear agreement, under which Iran agreed to limit its uranium enrichment program in exchange for sanctions relief and other benefits. Araghchi noted that the U.S.'s decision to use military force has only made it more difficult and complex to resume negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.

No Mercy for Alleged Spies in Iran

Meanwhile, during Friday prayers, several Iranian imams emphasized Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s statement from the previous day that the war marked a victory for Iran. Cleric Hamzeh Khalili, who also serves as Iran’s Deputy Chief Justice, vowed during a prayer service in Tehran that courts would prosecute individuals accused of spying for Israel “in a special manner.” During the war with Israel, Iran executed several detainees accused of espionage, prompting fears among activists that a wave of executions may follow the end of the conflict.

Authorities have reportedly detained dozens of people across various cities on charges of spying for Israel. On June 13, Israel launched an offensive on Iran, targeting nuclear sites, defense systems, high-ranking military officers, and nuclear scientists in a series of strikes. Over 12 days of attacks, Israel claimed to have killed around 30 Iranian commanders and 11 nuclear scientists, while hitting eight nuclear-related facilities and more than 720 military infrastructure sites. According to a Washington-based human rights organization, over 1,000 people were killed, including at least 417 civilians.