Iran has strongly criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent remarks about the country, calling them “reckless and belligerent.” In a letter to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on Monday, Iran’s ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, condemned Trump’s threats, calling them a direct violation of international law and the UN charter.
The controversy erupted after Trump, in an NBC News interview on Sunday, warned that if Iran failed to reach an agreement on its nuclear program, he would not hesitate to bomb the country. He also hinted at imposing secondary sanctions, similar to those he enforced during his presidency.
Iravani’s letter to the UN expressed deep concerns over Trump’s remarks, stating that Iran would respond “swiftly and decisively” to any military aggression from the U.S. or its allies, particularly Israel. He emphasized Iran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and national interests.
The nuclear deal between Iran and the U.S. has been a longstanding point of contention. Trump withdrew from the agreement during his first term, which had previously placed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear activities in exchange for sanctions relief. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reiterated on Sunday that Iran has no interest in direct negotiations with the U.S. on this matter.
Adding fuel to the fire, Trump also issued a stern warning to the Houthis in Yemen, demanding they stop targeting U.S. ships. In a Truth Social post on Monday, he stated that if attacks continued, the U.S. would escalate its military response, promising “real pain” for both the Houthis and their backers in Iran.
