Iran responds to Trump's bombing threat at UN Security Council
Tehran has called for international intervention in response to what it describes as the US president's “reckless and belligerent” statements. Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council regarding US President...
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Tehran has called for international intervention in response to what it describes as the US president's “reckless and belligerent” statements.
Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council regarding US President Donald Trump’s military threats, labeling his comments as “reckless and belligerent.”
Recently, Trump warned that Iran would face bombing strikes “the likes of which it has never seen” if it does not agree to a nuclear deal, leading the Iranian leadership to denounce the statement and promise retaliation if attacked.
In a letter to the Security Council on Monday, Iranian UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani accused the US of grave violations of international law.
The letter stated, "Tehran strongly warns against any military adventurism and will respond swiftly and decisively to any act of aggression or attack by the United States or its proxy, the Israeli regime, against its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national interests."
Additionally, the document called on the international community to “fulfil its responsibility under the UN Charter to maintain international peace and security” and to “unequivocally condemn” the threats made by the US.
In an interview with NBC News, Trump reiterated his stance, declaring that if Iran does not accept a deal to limit its nuclear program, there will be “bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.”
This escalating rhetoric is part of a long-standing tension over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump withdrew the US unilaterally from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which aimed to reduce Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanction relief. Following this, Iran reportedly decreased its compliance with the agreement in response to the reinstated sanctions.
International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi raised concerns in December, noting that Iran was increasing its uranium enrichment to 60% purity, though material needs to be around 90% enriched to be deemed weapons-grade.
Iran has continuously maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful and compliant with “international frameworks.”
In early March, Trump claimed he had sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggesting the resumption of talks regarding the nuclear deal and indicated he was providing Iran two months to comply.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by urging Washington to restore trust with Tehran. During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, he ruled out direct negotiations but noted that “the path of indirect negotiations is open.”
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
Iran has submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council regarding US President Donald Trump’s military threats, labeling his comments as “reckless and belligerent.”
Recently, Trump warned that Iran would face bombing strikes “the likes of which it has never seen” if it does not agree to a nuclear deal, leading the Iranian leadership to denounce the statement and promise retaliation if attacked.
In a letter to the Security Council on Monday, Iranian UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani accused the US of grave violations of international law.
The letter stated, "Tehran strongly warns against any military adventurism and will respond swiftly and decisively to any act of aggression or attack by the United States or its proxy, the Israeli regime, against its sovereignty, territorial integrity, or national interests."
Additionally, the document called on the international community to “fulfil its responsibility under the UN Charter to maintain international peace and security” and to “unequivocally condemn” the threats made by the US.
In an interview with NBC News, Trump reiterated his stance, declaring that if Iran does not accept a deal to limit its nuclear program, there will be “bombing the likes of which they have never seen before.”
This escalating rhetoric is part of a long-standing tension over Tehran’s nuclear ambitions. Trump withdrew the US unilaterally from the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which aimed to reduce Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanction relief. Following this, Iran reportedly decreased its compliance with the agreement in response to the reinstated sanctions.
International Atomic Energy Agency head Rafael Grossi raised concerns in December, noting that Iran was increasing its uranium enrichment to 60% purity, though material needs to be around 90% enriched to be deemed weapons-grade.
Iran has continuously maintained that its nuclear program is peaceful and compliant with “international frameworks.”
In early March, Trump claimed he had sent a letter to Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei suggesting the resumption of talks regarding the nuclear deal and indicated he was providing Iran two months to comply.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded by urging Washington to restore trust with Tehran. During a cabinet meeting on Sunday, he ruled out direct negotiations but noted that “the path of indirect negotiations is open.”
Debra A Smith for TROIB News
