Iran's consulate in Mumbai signals pushback against Trump’s claims, hinting at naval preparedness while US leadership asserts Tehran is seeking a nuclear deal breakthrough.
After 21 hours of talks, US and Iran step back without agreement, with Washington insisting on strict nuclear commitments and signalling Tehran must decide the next course.
Iran’s sweeping 10-point proposal has emerged as the core of US talks, with demands ranging from sanctions relief to military withdrawal shaping the next phase of negotiations.
With US troop reinforcements underway and Iranian officials vowing resistance, Trump told Republican donors Iran's leadership privately wants a deal, but is too frightened to seek one openly.
Thousands of Iranians have reportedly received a text message on their phones that read, "The US President is a man of action. Wait and see."
"We are deeply concerned about Iran's announcement" on Sunday, Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Yasutoshi Nishimura said at a news conference here. "We strongly urge Iran to abide by the nuclear agreement, immediately return to its commitments and refrain from taking steps that would damage the accord."
On May 8, President Hassan Rouhani warned that Iran would begin to withdraw from key aspects of the agreement if global powers failed to keep their commitments within the next 60 days.
The announcement came exactly a year after the US withdrew from the deal, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
The Trump administration has not set out a timeline for negotiations or even raised the prospect with China and Russia.
The US has given temporary exemptions to eight countries -- including India, Japan and Turkey -- to continue buying oil in a bid to avoid disrupting their economies and global markets.
