US threats are an impediment to deal-making: Iranian FM

Iran resumes attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz: report Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attends a press conference at the Iranian embassy in New Delhi, India on May 15, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Talks to reach a final deal between Tehran and Washington won't start if US threats continue, Iran's foreign minister said on Tuesday, following US President Donald Trump's threat to 'finish the job' if a deal is not made. 'Para 13 of the MoU is clear: negotiations on final deal will not commence if threats continue. Honor your signature,' Abbas Araghchi wrote in a post on X. Araghchi's post was referring to an interim deal signed last month by Iran and the US that calls upon both sides to refrain from the threat or use of force against each other. Iran resumes attacks on commercial ships in Strait of Hormuz: Report Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz late on Monday, according to a media report. The US is likely to retaliate with strikes against Iranian targets following the attacks, said the Axios news site, citing two US officials. Iran's state broadcaster wrote on the US social media platform X, citing sources, that a Qatari oil tanker 'intended to pass through the Omani route in the Strait of Hormuz with US Navy support but was targeted after ignoring repeated warnings.' Read: Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job' The report came after the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) centre said a tanker was hit off the coast of Oman, triggering a fire aboard the vessel. UKMTO said it received a report of an incident 8 nautical miles east of Limah. 'A tanker has reported being hit by an unknown projectile on the port side, causing a fire, whilst travelling southbound,' the agency said in a warning notice. The agency said authorities were investigating the incident and advised vessels operating in the area to exercise caution and report any suspicious activity. No casualties or environmental damage were reported, according to UKMTO.