What lies ahead for Iran nuclear talks as meeting postponed, threats ratchet up?
As threats mount and talks face delays, Iran spots fresh openings — including the ouster of Mike Waltz as national security adviser.
TEHRAN — Iran warned on Friday that it will "not tolerate" US pressure and threats, as the two sides appeared entangled in a cycle of escalating rhetoric over Tehran's nuclear program and American sanctions targeting the Iranian economy.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned in a statement the US government for pressing ahead with what it called "unlawful sanctions." It said continued pressure — including on Iran's trade partners — undermines trust and violates international norms, adding that such "failed" tactics will not alter Iran's stance.
A day earlier, President Donald Trump warned in a post on Truth Social that "all purchases of Iranian oil or petrochemical products must stop, NOW." He threatened potential violators with immediate, secondary sanctions, telling them they "will not be allowed to do business with the United States of America in any way, shape, or form."
The US' threatening language, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry, underpins Tehran's distrust in Washington's intentions.
