Iran's Foreign Minister accuses Trump of "bombing the negotiating table out of spite"

Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has accused U.S. President Donald Trump of "bombing the negotiating table out of spite" and treating "complex" nuclear talks like a "real estate" deal. 

“When complex nuclear negotiations are treated like a real estate transaction, and when big lies cloud realities, unrealistic expectations can never be met. The outcome? Bombing the negotiation table out of spite. Mr. Trump betrayed diplomacy and Americans who elected him,” Araghchi said on X, as the U.S.-Israeli joint military campaign against the Islamic Republic entered its 5th day.

The U.S. and Israel launched what they described as a pre-emptive strike against Iran on February 28, claiming that Tehran was developing a nuclear weapon and posing a threat—an allegation Iran has denied. In response, Iran launched counterattacks, firing missiles and drones at Israel, as well as at U.S. assets and other targets across the region, including those stationed in Middle Eastern and Gulf countries.

The attack took place days after the latest round of Oman-mediated nuclear talks between U.S. and Iran.