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Iran blames US for nuclear deal collapse, warns of escalated response
Tehran has attributed the failure of nuclear negotiations to American actions and called for renewed diplomatic efforts. Iranian officials cautioned that even limited military strikes could provoke a significantly larger counterattack.
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Iran's government has placed responsibility for the breakdown of nuclear agreement talks squarely on the United States, while simultaneously pressing for fresh negotiations to resolve the standoff. The assertion came as tensions remain elevated following months of diplomatic deadlock over the terms of resumed compliance with the 2015 nuclear accord.
Tehran signalled its willingness to return to the negotiating table despite deteriorating relations, positioning itself as the aggrieved party in the failed talks. Iranian officials stressed their commitment to finding a diplomatic path forward, even as underlying mistrust between the two nations persists.
In a show of military readiness, Iranian defence officials issued warnings regarding potential military confrontation. They stated unequivocally that any limited military action against Iranian targets would face a disproportionately larger response, signalling a doctrine of escalation should armed conflict occur.
The standoff represents a continuation of tensions that have defined US-Iran relations for decades. International observers have expressed concern that miscalculation or inadvertent provocation could rapidly spiral into open conflict, complicating efforts by third parties to mediate between Washington and Tehran.