Iran's General Staff of the Armed Forces and the Central Headquarters of Khatam al-Anbiya have condemned US President Donald Trump's remarks against Iran. In a statement, they accused Trump of using threats and the UN platform to create insecurity and for domestic propaganda. The Iranian military authorities stated that Trump's statements were "merely a tool for domestic propaganda". This remark came shortly after Trump addressed the UN General Assembly.
During his address to the UN General Assembly, Trump warned Iran of possible military action if a peace deal was not reached. He stated that he had a big decision to make regarding Iran, which included either making a deal that would allow Iran to rebuild or annihilating the Islamic Republic. Trump also spoke about US naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying more oil was flowing through the waterway than at any point since the start of the war.
Trump provided an update on US naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz, stating that the US Navy had recently escorted more than 1 billion barrels of oil out of the waterway. He also mentioned that more oil is flowing through the Strait of Hormuz than at any point since the start of the war, with 22 to 37 ships being escorted daily. The 81st session of the UN General Assembly has the theme 'Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All'.
The high-level general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly is scheduled from September 22 to 26 and on September 28 in New York. Global leaders will address critical international challenges alongside high-level meetings focused on climate action, development, sea-level rise, and pandemic preparedness. The Iranian military authorities' condemnation of Trump's remarks comes amid heightened tensions between the US and Iran.
US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff stated that the US engaged in lengthy and constructive talks with Iran. This came after Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met with Witkoff. European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas also met with Araghchi to discuss passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz has been a point of contention between the US and Iran, with the US increasing its naval presence in the region. Iran has been critical of the US presence in the region, stating that it creates insecurity. The condemnation of Trump's remarks by Iran's military authorities reflects the country's concerns about the US presence in the region.
The tensions between the US and Iran have been escalating, with both countries engaging in a war of words. The Iranian military authorities' statement reflects the country's stance on the US presence in the region and its opposition to Trump's remarks. The international community is watching the developments between the US and Iran closely, given the potential implications for regional and global security.
Key points
- Iran's military authorities condemn Trump's "hostile" remarks against Tehran
- Trump warns Iran of possible military action if a peace deal is not reached
- US and Iran engage in constructive talks amid heightened tensions
