Iran’s mission to the U.N. on Wednesday dismissed current feedback by U.S. President Donald Trump, stating that Tehran won’t have interaction in negotiations or settle for peace imposed by stress.
“No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House,” the mission stated in a submit on X, responding to Trump’s current declare that Iranians “even suggest that they come to the White House.”
“The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to ‘take out’ Iran’s Supreme Leader,” it added.
Reaffirming its defiance towards stress, the mission stated: “Iran does NOT negotiate under duress, shall NOT accept peace under duress, and certainly NOT with a has-been warmonger clinging to relevance.”
The assertion additionally warned that Tehran wouldn’t stay passive within the face of threats. “Iran shall respond to any threat with a counter-threat, and to any action with reciprocal measures.”
The assertion got here amid rising tensions between Israel and Iran, fueled by Washington’s assist for Tel Aviv.
Israel launched large-scale assaults on June 13, focusing on Iran’s nuclear services throughout a number of cities, in addition to high-ranking army command facilities.
Iranian media reported Wednesday that the demise toll from Israeli airstrikes throughout Tehran and different populated areas has risen to 585, with at the very least 1,326 folks injured for the reason that assaults began final week.
In retaliation, Iran’s army launched ballistic missiles at Israel, killing 24 folks and wounding over 500, in keeping with reviews.
Source: www.dailysabah.com