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Araghchi says US offered bribes and death threats
NDTV··20 Jul
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said US negotiators offered bribes and death threats during collapsed talks with Team Trump, demanding zero uranium enrichment before the 12-day war. Araghchi told envoy Steve Witkoff that negotiators expecting death cannot be intimidated. He compared US tactics to the January capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, saying Washington underestimated Iranian resistance.
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What It Means For You
- Failed Iran-US talks prolong Gulf conflict affecting global oil prices.
- Nuclear negotiation deadlock maintains regional instability and sanctions pressure.
- Indian oil import costs remain sensitive to Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
What's Happening
- Araghchi said US negotiators offered bribes and death threats in collapsed talks.
- The US demanded zero uranium enrichment before the 12-day war.
- He compared US tactics to the January capture of Nicolas Maduro.
Adaptive Context
- Peace negotiations collapsed before the current US-Iran military escalation.
- The US carried out its ninth consecutive night of strikes on July 20.
- Strait of Hormuz disruptions have pushed Brent crude near 90 dollars.
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