Iran Appeals to Security Council: Protests Against U.S. President’s Threats Intensify

In a significant move, Iran has formally protested against U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threats of military action, bringing attention to the escalating tension between the two nations. This protest was communicated through a letter directed to the United Nations Security Council.

The letter was penned by Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, and was submitted to the President of the Security Council, Fu Cong. Additionally, a copy was forwarded to Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Here are the key points from the letter:

1. Alarming Remarks: President Trump made statements that openly threatened the use of military force against Iran, which were characterized as “deeply alarming and irresponsible.”
2. Quotes from President Trump: He expressed a preference for negotiating a deal with Iran rather than resorting to military action, stating, “I would like a deal done with Iran on non-nuclear. I would prefer that to bombing the hell out of it.”
3. Violation of International Law: The letter emphasizes that these threats contravene international law, specifically Article 2(4) of the UN Charter, which prohibits threats or the use of force against sovereign nations.
4. Maximum Pressure Policy: Iran denounces the U.S. “maximum pressure” policy, which it claims escalates hostility and undermines international law.
5. Firm Rejection: Iran firmly rejects these threats and urges the U.N. Security Council to condemn such provocative rhetoric.
6. Warnings of Consequences: The letter warns that any military aggression would result in severe consequences, for which the U.S. would be held accountable.

In conclusion, the Islamic Republic of Iran has expressed its commitment to defending its sovereignty and national interests against any form of hostile action. Iran calls upon the U.N. Security Council to take a definitive stand against the normalization of military threats, which could set a perilous precedent for international relations.

Ambassador Iravani concluded the letter by requesting that it be circulated as an official document of the Security Council, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to peace and security within the framework of international cooperation.