Iran has formally appealed to the United Nations against former US President Donald Trump’s threats of intervention. Trump warned the US would act if protesters were harmed. Iran called the statements reckless and a violation of its sovereignty.
Iran’s UN ambassador, Amir Saeed Iravani, sent urgent letters to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council president. He demanded condemnation of Trump’s remarks, describing them as violations of the UN Charter and international law. Iran reaffirmed its right to defend sovereignty decisively if needed.
Trump’s statements came on Truth Social, claiming the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go” if protesters faced violence. Demonstrations have erupted in Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, and Hamedan over rising prices and economic stagnation. At least nine protesters have died, and 44 were arrested.
Iranian officials warned that US interference could destabilize the region and threaten American interests. President Masoud Pezeshkian took a softer approach, promising to address citizens’ concerns while maintaining national security. Analysts note this contrasts with Tehran’s historically harsher protest responses.
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Tensions are heightened by prior US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites and warnings to Israel over Iran’s programs. Strikes and protests continue across multiple cities, reflecting growing public frustration over economic and political conditions.