Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Tehran will "rain down hell" if the US resumes attacks, while Trump says renewed strikes are "highly unlikely" only if talks progress on the nuclear progr

What happened: Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Tehran will "rain down hell" if the US resumes attacks, issuing an ultimatum in the two countries' eight-month war. Trump said renewed strikes are "highly unlikely" if negotiations progress. Key numbers: Eight-month war. Why it matters: Trump tied further strikes to Iran signing "a very strong agreement" and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi said negotiations were delayed by US midterm elections and that Iran must "wait" for mediators to resume visits.

Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Tehran will "rain down hell" if the US resumes attacks, issuing an ultimatum in the two countries' eight-month war. Trump said renewed strikes are "highly unlikely" if negotiations progress.

Trump tied further strikes to Iran signing "a very strong agreement" and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Araghchi said negotiations were delayed by US midterm elections and that Iran must "wait" for mediators to resume visits.