Iran must ensure the safety and security of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) personnel based in France, the French Foreign Ministry said Monday after an Iranian official made threats against the nuclear watchdog's chief, Rafael Grossi.
An aide to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former vice president under the late Ebrahim Raisi threatened Israel following the ceasefire, calling the country a “cancerous tumor.”
“[Israel] will soon be uprooted with the firm determination that exists among the Iranian people, the leadership, and the armed forces,” said Mohammad Mokhber.
Iran has demanded that the US halt further military strikes before diplomatic talks can restart, Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi told the BBC on Sunday.
“Right now, we are seeking an answer to this question: Are we going to see a repetition of an act of aggression while we are engaging in dialogue?” he said.
The Trump administration is pursuing negotiations through intermediaries but must clarify its position on military attacks during talks, Takht-Ravanchi said.
When asked whether Iran’s uranium enrichment raised suspicions among other countries, he responded: “To say you should have zero enrichment, and if you do not agree, we will bomb you—that is the law of the jungle.”
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff earlier said several channels of talks with Iran exist and that negotiations would happen soon.
Takht-Ravanchi replied that no dates have been set yet. “No date has been set for talks, and the Israel-Iran ceasefire remains fragile,” he added.
US President Donald Trump had previously set a 60-day deadline for Iran to reach an agreement. However, on day 61, Israel launched military strikes against three major nuclear sites in Isfahan, Natanz, and Fordow.
Following the Israeli campaign, Iran canceled planned talks with the US scheduled in Oman.
