Tehran: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht-Ravanchi has issued a warning to the incoming US administration, cautioning against any attempts to reimpose the 'maximum pressure' strategy on Tehran, labeling such efforts as destined for failure. According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Takht-Ravanchi, in an interview with the Financial Times, emphasized that coercive tactics aimed at Iran's peaceful nuclear program would not succeed. He urged US President-elect Donald Trump to avoid repeating the mistakes of his previous term in office. In May 2018, Trump unilaterally withdrew the US from the nuclear agreement between Iran and six major world powers, opting for a confrontational stance known as the 'maximum pressure' campaign. This approach aimed to reduce Iran's oil exports to zero and bring Tehran back to the negotiating table for a 'better deal' than the one brokered under former President Barack Obama, a goal that remained unmet. Takht-Ravanchi stated, "If the Trump administration decides to pur sue the maximum pressure policy in the oil market again, it will surely fail," highlighting the impracticality of any single nation dictating terms globally. He reiterated Iran's preference for diplomacy, referencing the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action as evidence of Iran's willingness to negotiate. He criticized the Trump administration for previously undermining negotiations, asserting that Iran remains open to dialogue. However, the Iranian diplomat warned that any renewed aggressive tactics from Trump would be met with 'maximum resistance.' He noted it is too early to predict whether Tehran and Washington could engage in constructive talks regarding nuclear and regional issues. He stressed the importance of observing the new US administration's policies before deciding on Iran's response strategy. Takht-Ravanchi assured that Iran would continue to navigate around sanctions, diversify trade partnerships, and bolster regional relations to ensure stability in the interim.