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Iran Rejects Trump's "Gun to Head" Ultimatum, Vows No Negotiations Under Threat

A University of Tehran professor has stated Iran views President Trump's latest threats as an extension of previous deadlines designed to buy time for the US. She firmly declared Iran will not negotiate with the United States while under threat of airstrikes and bombings. Iran has accused Washington of attacking civilian infrastructure like universities and bridges, and vows to continue responding by targeting US and Israeli assets. President Trump has given Iran an ultimatum until Tuesday evening Eastern Time to make a deal, threatening to destroy bridges and power plants.

Key Points: Iran Vows No Talks With US After Trump's Ultimatum Threats

  • Iran rejects US ultimatum
  • Threats seen as buying time for US
  • Vows continued military response
  • Accuses US of targeting civilian sites
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"Pointing gun at our head and then wanting us to negotiate will never work for Iran": Tehran University's Professor on Trump's threats

Tehran University professor says Trump's threats are an extension of previous deadlines and that Iran will not negotiate while under attack.

"pointing a gun at our head and then wanting us to negotiate, which will never work for Iran. - Setareh Sadeqi"

Isfahan, April 7

After US President Donald Trump threatened Iran's energy infrastructure, Assistant Professor, Faculty of World Studies, University of Tehran, Setareh Sadeqi, said such threats are seen as an "extension of the previous deadlines" and reiterated that Iran is not going to negotiate with the United States.

This comes as Trump threatened to "take Iran out in one night" if they refuse to come to terms with Washington to end the war before the Tuesday deadline.

"This is viewed mostly in Iran as an extension of the previous deadlines that have been repeatedly extended to buy the US regime time. But it's also received as pointing a gun at our head and then wanting us to negotiate, which will never work for Iran. Iran has made it very clear that until there are threats and airstrikes or bombings of different cities in Iran, we're not going to negotiate or talk with the United States, and we do not want a ceasefire...," Sadeqi told ANI.

Setareh Sadeqi said that Iran has responded effectively to US attacks by targeting US assets in the region, as well as uh Israeli infrastructures. She also accused Washington of attacking universities, research centres, vaccination centres, and bridges. "... We are seeing several attacks on universities, research centres, vaccination centres, and bridges... We see it as likely that Trump will proceed with attacking even more civilian infrastructure. Iran has responded effectively to previous war attacks on its civilian infrastructure by targeting US assets in the region, as well as uh Israeli infrastructures... Iran will continue to respond in a way that would effectively reduce the United States capability to continue its airstrike over Iran..."

US President Donald Trump has given an ultimatum to Iran to make a deal before Tuesday, 8:00 P.M ET, warning that there'll be "no bridges, no power plants" after that.

Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said that this is a "critical period" and Washington has given Tehran the necessary time to make a deal to put this war to an end.

"This is a critical period... They asked for an extension of seven days; I gave them 10 days... They have till tomorrow. Now we will see what happens... A lot of people are affected by this. We are giving them until tomorrow, 8 o'clock, Eastern Time. After that, they are going to have no bridges. They are going to have no power plants. Stone ages," Trump said.

Trump's remarks came as part of his warning to Iran over reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz, for which he has set a deadline of Tuesday, 8:00 PM (Eastern Time).

- ANI

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Sarah B
While I understand Iran's position, the threat to civilian infrastructure like power plants and bridges is horrifying. Innocent people suffer the most in these conflicts. There has to be a diplomatic way out that doesn't involve holding entire populations hostage.
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Vikram M
The Strait of Hormuz is critical for global oil supply, including for India. Any conflict there will send fuel prices skyrocketing here. This isn't just a US-Iran issue; it has direct consequences for our economy. Both sides need to show restraint.
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Priya S
Attacking universities and vaccination centres? If true, that is a war crime. No justification for that. The professor's analogy of pointing a gun is perfect. How can you talk when someone is threatening to destroy your home?
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Rohit P
With due respect to Iran's position, a cycle of retaliation helps no one. Iran targeting "assets in the region" will only escalate. India has always advocated for dialogue and peaceful resolution. Hope cooler heads prevail before the deadline.
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Nikhil C
The US extending deadlines repeatedly shows a lack of a clear strategy. It weakens their position. Iran is calling their bluff. This is high-stakes brinkmanship, and the whole world is watching nervously.

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