According to reports, U.S. President Donald Trump recently stated that Iran has a maximum of ’10 to 15 days’ to reach a ‘meaningful’ agreement, or else it will face serious consequences. This statement was made in the context of ongoing discussions with Tehran regarding its nuclear program and the increased presence of U.S. military forces in the Middle East.
Iranian officials do not view these comments as an official ultimatum. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi noted that Trump’s remarks pertain to the pace of negotiations and that Tehran does not interpret them as a definitive deadline.Araghchi also mentioned that talks in Geneva are ongoing, with both sides working on the general principles of a potential agreement, and he did not characterize Trump’s statements as a formal deadline.
In this context, Aladdin Boroujerdi, a member of the National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Islamic Consultative Assembly, reacted to Trump’s recent threats and the proposed 10 to 15-day timeline for reaching an agreement with Iran. He stated: ‘Trump’s character is well-known to the world, and his behavior is not limited to the Islamic Republic of Iran.’He pointed to Trump’s positions on Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela as examples of political and international anomalies that contribute to global instability. Boroujerdi emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran has clearly communicated its positions to both the U.S. and regional countries, warning that if America makes a strategic error, Iran’s response will be serious and regrettable.
Referring to Iran’s recent missile operations against the Israeli regime, he described it as a defensive action in response to a significant strategic miscalculation by that regime, adding that the effects of this action are still observable in the occupied territories, showcasing Iran’s deterrent capabilities.Regarding the comments made by the Minister of Oil about the possibility of oil and gas cooperation with the U.S. contingent upon an agreement, Boroujerdi stated that it is still too early to judge and emphasized the importance of assessing the sincerity of the other party, especially in light of past experiences.
He reiterated that if an agreement that secures the national interests of the Islamic Republic of Iran is achieved, economic cooperation, including in the oil and gas sectors, could be part of the future roadmap, but cautioned against overly optimistic views.In conclusion, he affirmed that the Islamic Republic of Iran will defend its national interests under all circumstances and will diligently protect the rights of the Iranian people while pursuing diplomatic avenues. Additionally, Mohsen Paknejad, the Minister of Oil of Iran, commented on the potential for cooperation with the United States in the oil and gas sector, stating that ‘everything is possible’ given the current status of the ongoing nuclear negotiations. He added that it remains uncertain whether this cooperation will materialize immediately, stressing that the outcome depends on the negotiations.Furthermore Hamid Ghannbari Deputy for Economic Diplomacy at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that various topics related to mutual interests in oil gas shared fields and investments have been discussed in the negotiations.
