Trump Declares Iran Deal Over; Iran Responds with Strong Warnings

June 8, Kathmandu – US President Donald Trump has declared that the memorandum of understanding (MOU) related to peaceful relations with Iran is effectively over. Speaking at the NATO summit on Wednesday, he stated, “Engaging in talks with them is a waste of time.” This statement followed claims by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) that it had launched attacks on US military targets in Bahrain and Kuwait in retaliation for American strikes on Iran.

Addressing the NATO summit held in Turkey, Trump accused Iran of violating ceasefire agreements by targeting commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. He sharply criticized Iran as a “deceptive player” and expressed a desire for the US to focus on its primary objectives rather than getting entangled in diplomatic negotiations with Iran. Trump described Iran’s leadership as a regime of “evil and corrupt minds.”

Trump’s latest remarks are viewed as a sign of escalating tensions between Washington and Tehran. The prospects for a diplomatic agreement with Iran are now considered nearly defunct. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused the US of breaching the agreement. In a statement, he claimed that the US attacks, sanctions on Iranian oil exports, and the ongoing Israeli-Lebanon tensions involving Hezbollah have rendered key parts of the agreement invalid.

Araghchi emphasized, “Iran will not hesitate to take any necessary measures to defend its regional integrity, national sovereignty, and security.” He also issued warnings to Gulf countries hosting US military bases, stating, “If any attacks against Iran originate from there, we will target the sources and points of initiation.” Previously, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that American forces struck more than 80 Iranian sites. In response, Iran reportedly launched retaliatory attacks against US military installations in Bahrain.