Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi announced that Iran will draft a formal protest letter to the UN Security Council in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of military strikes.

Why it matters: 


Trump's threats regarding the use of military power contradict international law and can be seen as an illegal action that undermines the sovereignty of nations.

 

Key points:

 

  • Gharibabadi confirmed on his X account that the letter will document U.S. threats, which violate international law and the UN Charter.
  • Massive rallies during the 46th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution were seen as a robust domestic response to Trump’s threats.
  • This move comes amid conflicting U.S. signals—while Trump has hinted at preferring negotiations over outright military action, Iran remains resolute in its defense posture.
  • The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has warned that any U.S. threats or actions will be met with reciprocal measures.

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