Iran Condemns Trump’s Remarks on Nuclear Deal as Reckless
TEHRAN: Iran’s mission to the United Nations has strongly denounced former U.S. President Donald Trump for his recent comments suggesting that Iran’s nuclear ambitions could be addressed either through military action or diplomatic negotiations. Tehran labeled his remarks as “irresponsible” and a violation of international law.
During an interview aired on Monday by Fox News, Trump asserted that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons could be done either “with bombs” or through an agreement.
“I’d prefer a deal that doesn’t harm them,” he stated, adding, “I’d love to negotiate rather than resort to bombing.”
In response, Iran submitted a formal complaint to the United Nations Security Council on Tuesday, condemning Trump’s statements as “deeply troubling and provocative.”
“These reckless and inflammatory remarks are a clear breach of international law and the UN Charter, particularly Article 2(4), which prohibits threats or the use of force against sovereign nations,” said Iran’s UN envoy, Saeed Iravani, in a letter published by the IRNA news agency.
He further warned that “any act of aggression would have serious repercussions, for which the United States would bear full responsibility.”
Trump’s comments come as tensions continue to rise following the reinstatement of his administration’s “maximum pressure” campaign against Iran, which sought to curb its nuclear activities.
Tehran has consistently maintained that its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and denies any intention to develop atomic weapons.
In his letter, Iravani also criticized Washington’s approach, describing it as “illegal, coercive, and a means of escalating hostility against Iran.”
During Trump’s presidency, the U.S. withdrew from the 2015 nuclear accord—officially known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA)—which had placed restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
Tehran initially upheld its commitments to the agreement, even after Washington’s withdrawal. However, it gradually scaled back its compliance after a year.
Attempts to revive the JCPOA have since stalled.
On Friday, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei dismissed the idea of negotiations with Washington, following Trump’s suggestion of a “verified nuclear peace agreement.”
“Talking to America will not solve any problems,” Khamenei said, citing past experiences.
