Why it matters:
Iran’s warnings are part of the efforts to prevent a new conflict in West Asia.
What is saying:
In a letter to the U.N. Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres, Iran’s U.N. envoy Sa’eed Iravani stressed:
"The U.S. will bear full responsibility for the consequences of any hostile action against Iran."
"Trump’s threat of military strikes violates international law and the U.N. Charter, specifically Article 2(4), which prohibits the use of force against sovereign states."
"Iran remains committed to regional peace but will respond decisively to any attack by the U.S. or Israel."
The big picture:
Trump’s remarks, in which he warned of unprecedented bombings if Iran does not agree to a U.S.-desired deal, have drawn sharp criticism from Tehran.
Iran’s complaint aligns with its longstanding policy of using diplomatic channels to challenge U.S. pressure while also making clear its readiness to retaliate militarily.
Go deeper:
Iran’s warning raises the stakes for U.S. decision-makers, forcing them to navigate between coming to reason and escalation.
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