【"The U.S.-Iran Negotiations Nearly Descended into Physical Conflict"】
Turkish journalist Ceting revealed: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi nearly came to physical blows with U.S. President's Special Envoy Witkoff during the negotiations.
"On the issue of Strait of Hormuz management, both sides erupted in fierce confrontation due to serious differences; the tension between Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Witkoff escalated to the point of nearly turning into physical violence... Never threaten Iranians..."
Given previous signals from both the U.S. and Iran, the atmosphere at this round of talks was extremely poor, with both sides openly accusing each other—making Ceting's report highly plausible.
Physical altercations during high-level diplomatic negotiations are exceptionally rare, reflecting profound distrust between the delegations and intense emotional polarization.
It can be inferred that the U.S. side may have employed strong pressure tactics or threatening language on-site; Iran took a firm stance, refusing to yield under coercion, reacting strongly. This fully aligns with my previous assessment that "war is closer than peace."
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862264742336512/
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