'Put Aside The Disrespectful And Unacceptable Tone': Iran Condemns Trump's Khamenei Remark

Iranian FM Araghchi said that President Donald Trump should put aside the "disrespectful tone" towards Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei if the US wants to have a deal with Iran.

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi, referring to the US President as hi new nick name “Daddy” and  hiligited that Israel had no choice but to "run to Daddy" to avoid being flattened by Iranian missiles.

"The complexity and tenacity of Iranians are famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny," the Iranian Foreign Minister said in a post on X.

Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi further said that President Trump should put aside the "disrespectful and unacceptable tone" towards Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei if he wants to have a deal with Iran.

He added, "If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers."

"The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to "Daddy" to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults. If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran", he further added.

"Good will begets good will, and respect begets respect," the post read. 

The remarks by the Iranian Foreign Minister come amid the backdrop of the US hinting towards talks with Iran.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt had said that the Trump administration is focused on diplomacy and peace and hiligited that the US continues to remain in close communication with the Iranians.

"I spoke to our special envoy Witkoff at length this morning and I can assure all of you we continue to be in close communication with the Iranians and through our intermediaries as well, namely the Qataris, who have been an incredible ally and partner throughout this entire effort. As I said, this administration is always focused on diplomacy and peace, and we want to ensure we can get to a place where Iran agrees to a non-enrichment civil nuclear program," Leavitt said in a press briefing, ANI reported.