Iran Condemns Trump’s ‘Bombing’ Threat as ‘Shocking Affront’ to Global Peace and Security
Iran has condemned Trump's explicit threat of "bombing" the country, labeling it a challenge to international peace and security.
In a statement shared on his X account on Monday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei criticized an overt threat of “bombing” made by a head of state against Iran, describing it as a grave insult to the core principles of international peace and security.
On Saturday, Trump announced that military action against Iran could be imminent if the nation fails to reach an agreement with the United States.
In an interview with NBC News, Trump warned that failure to reach an agreement would lead to bombings. He further cautioned Iran with the imposition of what he described as “secondary tariffs” as a punitive measure.
Baghaei stated that these threats contravene the United Nations Charter and represent a breach of the Safeguards established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).
“Violence only leads to more violence, while peace fosters further peace. The United States has a choice in its path… and must be prepared for the resulting consequences,” he cautioned.
On March 7, Trump made public a letter addressed to Iran, urging the start of nuclear negotiations while issuing a warning of potential military action. This correspondence was conveyed to Tehran on March 12 by Anwar Gargash, a presidential adviser from the UAE.
Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, asserted on March 21 that US threats would prove ineffective and cautioned that any hostile actions against Iran would be met with reciprocal measures.
Ayatollah Khamenei rejected Trump’s proposal for dialogue, labeling it a tactic to mislead international public opinion by suggesting that the United States is open to negotiations while depicting Iran as reluctant to participate.
On Thursday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi announced that Iran has officially replied to a letter from Trump, transmitting the response through Oman.
On Sunday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the Islamic Republic’s reply to a letter from the American leader keeps the door open for potential indirect negotiations with Washington. He emphasized that the further progression of talks will be contingent upon the conduct of the United States.
