EAM Jaishankar receives call from Iran FM Araghchi as Trump’s 48-hour threat looms | India News
New Delhi: Foreign Minister Dr S Jaishankar As tensions continue in the Middle East, a call came from Iran’s State Minister Abbas Aragchi on Sunday. “Received a call from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Discussed the current situation,” said Jaishankar. While specific details of the call were not disclosed, the Iranian embassy in India also confirmed the call, saying the two leaders discussed bilateral relations and regional, international situations. “Had a telephone conversation with Seyed Abbas, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Subrahmanyam JaishankarForeign Minister of India, discussing bilateral relations as well as regional and international developments,” X’s embassy said.
Before disclosing the call with Araghchi, Jaishankar disclosed conversations with various leaders of Middle Eastern countries, namely – UAE Deputy Prime Minister, FM Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Qatar Prime Minister Mohammad Bin Abdul Rahman Bin Jassim Al Thani. This call heaven details; Either released.The US president has threatened to target the country’s power plants and bridges after Iran faced a 48-hour deadline from Trump to open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also issued a ‘shocking’ warning to Iran on Sunday. He threatened tough military action, saying Tuesday would be “Power Station Day and Bridge Day”. “Tuesday will be Power Plant Day, and Bridge Day, all wrapped up in one, in Iran. Nothing like it!!! Open the F*****’ straight, you fool, or you’ll live in hell – just watch! Praise be to God.“True Social said the US President.Later, in an interview with Fox News, Trump said he saw a “good chance” a deal could be reached with Iran by Monday. However, he added a threat that, if they did not reach an agreement, he would “blow everything up” and “take over the oil”.
