Iran has delivered its most direct message to Washington since the June strikes on its nuclear sites: speak with respect—or face a stronger, more prepared Islamic Republic. At a high-profile forum in Tehran, Iran’s foreign minister revealed that the U.S. has quietly restarted requests for negotiations after failing to “reach their goals” on Iran’s nuclear program. But with the UN nuclear watchdog demanding access and Iran vowing it has rebuilt its defensive power “stronger than before,” the standoff is entering a dangerous new phase. Is a fresh confrontation now inevitable?
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