Iran's foreign minister warned Wednesday its forces would respond immediately and forcefully to any US military operation after President Donald Trump declared time was running out to avoid one, but did not rule out a new deal on Tehran's nuclear program. “Iran has always welcomed a mutually beneficial, fair and equitable NUCLEAR DEAL -- on equal footing, and free from coercion, threats, and intimidation -- which ensures Iran's rights to PEACEFUL nuclear technology, and guarantees NO NUCLEAR WEAPONS,” Araghchi posted on X. Washington has expressed support for the revolt, but Trump's recent statements have focused more on Iran's nuclear program than the fate of the demonstrators. In June last year the US carried out strikes on Iranian nuclear sites during Israel's 12-day war against the Islamic Republic. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty meanwhile held separate calls with both Araghchi and Witkoff, and stressed the need to “work towards de-escalation,” the Egyptian foreign ministry said.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 29, 2026 10:40 UTC