Iranian FM accuses Netanyahu of meddling in US-Iran diplomacy

Ali Shamkhani, an advisor to Iran's Supreme Leader, has warned Israel of "unimaginable consequences" following remarks by Israeli prime minister regarding the destruction of Iran's nuclear capabilities.

In a post on the social media platform X, Shamkhani questioned whether Netanyahu's threats stemmed from an independent decision by Israel or were coordinated with the US President Donal Trump.

On Sunday, Benjamin Netanyahu had repeated calls for Iran's entire nuclear infrastructure to be dismantled in a scenario akin to the 2003 agreement that Libya made with the West that saw it give up its nuclear, chemical, biological and missile programs.

Netanyahu said that he had told Trump that any nuclear agreement reached with Iran should also prevent Tehran from developing ballistic missile. "We are in close contact with the United States. But I said, one way or the other, Iran will not have nuclear weapons."

Shamkhani responded, "The consequences of this action for Israel are beyond imagination, but the question is: are these threats the result of Israel's direct decision, or are they coordinated with the immediate past US administration and aimed at advancing negotiations with it?"

An Iranian lawmaker called for clear accountability over failures linked to the explosions at Rajaei port.

Ahmad Fatemi, a member of parliament’s Social Committee, urged "oversight bodies and the judiciary" to investigate the incident, Iran’s state media reported.

"Failures to act must be fully identified and condemned. In places where flammable chemical materials are present, all safety protocols must be strictly observed. Of course, we will not judge prematurely," Fatemi said.

Possible failures, including in civil defense measures, are under investigation following a major explosion at Rajaei port, said Iran’s Interior Minister on Monday.

"Those found responsible at any level will be dealt with," Eskandar Momeni told Iran’s state television.

Momeni added that investigators are examining potential safety violations and incorrect declarations of flammable materials.

The ongoing negotiations with the United States "are promising, and most importantly, the other side is sending some positive signals," said Abbas Golrou, a member of the Iranian parliament's foreign policy committee.

He said the Iranian side had asked the American team to avoid insults and move toward seriousness and transparency.

"I view the process as positive and hope it will lead to results."

Iran's interior minister Eskandar Momeni says the huge fire at Rajaei port in southern Iran started with a small flame, the cause of which is still not clear.

"At 12:04 pm on Saturday, a small flame was observed, the cause of which is still unknown. The smoke and fire spread in less than a minute and reached the surrounding containers, leading to the explosion," he told reporters.

Momeni assured the public that the perpetrators of the explosion at Rajaei port would definitely be held accountable and urged people not to pay attention to rumors.

"Whatever the cause is, we will disclose it honestly."

First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref also said, "As soon as the causes of the Bandar Abbas incident are determined, we will announce them to the public."