Iran has initiated a complaint to the UNSC regarding former President Trump’s threats of military action. Iranian officials, including Kazem Gharibabadi and President Masoud Pezeshkian, have responded firmly, asserting Iran’s determination to protect its national interests and highlight the paradox of Trump’s simultaneous calls for negotiation and pressure.
Iran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in response to comments made by former President Donald Trump, who expressed a preference for negotiating with Iran over a more aggressive approach. Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s envoy to the International Atomic Energy Agency, made this announcement via a post on X, following Trump’s remarks suggesting a desire to avoid military conflict, stating, “They don’t want to die. Nobody wants to die.”
Gharibabadi emphasized that the substantial turnout during Monday’s march commemorating the 46th anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution demonstrated a resolute response from the Iranian populace to Trump’s threats. He asserted that Iran is committed to safeguarding its security and national interests, and plans to pursue a legal challenge regarding Trump’s statements that contravene international law and the UN Charter. A formal letter of protest will be submitted as an official document to the UNSC.
Trump’s comments came shortly after he signed an order aimed at eliminating Iranian oil exports entirely, while simultaneously expressing a desire to negotiate a nuclear agreement. This directive is a continuation of the sanctions imposed following Trump’s unilateral withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian also addressed Trump’s threats, stating that while Iran does not seek war, it will not succumb to external pressure.
President Pezeshkian criticized Trump’s simultaneous calls for dialogue while reinstating a “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, remarking, “Trump says let’s have a dialogue, and then … he signs and announces all possible conspiracies to bring the [Islamic] Revolution to its knees.” His comments underline Iran’s position of resilience amidst ongoing tensions with the United States.
The official complaint lodged by Iran with the UNSC highlights the nation’s strong condemnation of Trump’s recent threats. The Iranian leadership has reiterated its commitment to defend national interests against external pressures while maintaining a stance against war. This development reflects the ongoing complexities of US-Iran relations and the international discourse surrounding nuclear negotiations.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
