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Iranian Negotiator Warns US Against Threats, Vows Military Readiness

Jun 21, 2026 01:26 PM CT Tehran, Iran iran,united states,deterrence,diplomatic posturing,threats

Summary

Iranian chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf issued a stern warning to the United States following threats from Donald Trump, asserting that Iranian armed forces are prepared to respond. This diplomatic posturing highlights the ongoing tension between Tehran and Washington, serving as a deterrent signal rather than an immediate military escalation.

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Iran’s chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the United States on Sunday against making threats at the Islamic republic, vowing that “our armed forces are ready to respond”. “Don’t they think that if their threats had any effect, they would not have reached today’s state of desperation...

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Iran NEUTRAL

Chief negotiator warned against US threats and vowed that armed forces are ready to respond.

United States NEUTRAL

Referenced via Donald Trump's threat to 'hit Iran very hard again'.

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