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Iran's Foreign Minister Rebukes Trump Over Warmongering Policies

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has heavily criticized US President Donald Trump for his aggressive policies in West Asia, saying that Trump cannot claim to seek peace in the region while pursuing policies of aggression and aligning with "war criminals." Araghchi stated that Trump's recent claim that Iran was "weeks away" from developing a nuclear weapon before the US-Israeli aggression against its nuclear facilities was "a big lie" fueled by pro-Israel interests.

The Iranian minister highlighted Trump's contradictions, saying that he had come to office promising to end "Israel's serial deception of US presidents" and to stop America's involvement in "Forever Wars" designed by warmongers who have long sabotaged diplomacy with Iran. However, Araghchi condemned the United States for its direct involvement in airstrikes on Iranian cities earlier this year, which killed more than 1,000 civilians, including women and children.

Araghchi emphasized that Iran remains open to "respectful and mutually beneficial diplomatic engagement" but will not tolerate threats or coercion. He noted that the Iranian people respond to goodwill with goodwill, but also know how to resist injustice and imposition. The Iranian diplomat also echoed a point of agreement with Trump, stating that Iran should not be used as a scapegoat in the Arab-Israeli normalization process.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized US President Donald Trump for his warmongering policies in West Asia, saying that Trump cannot claim to seek peace in the region while pursuing policies of aggression and aligning with "war criminals."
  • Trump's claim that Iran was "weeks away" from developing a nuclear weapon before the US-Israeli aggression against its nuclear facilities was "a big lie" fueled by pro-Israel interests.
  • Iran remains open to "respectful and mutually beneficial diplomatic engagement" but will not tolerate threats or coercion.
  • MORE THAN 1,000 civilians, including women and children, were killed in US airstrikes on Iranian cities earlier this year.
  • Iran's Foreign Minister emphasized that the country will resist injustice and imposition, as evidenced by its retaliation against Israel during the 12-day aggression in June.
  • Araghchi echoed a point of agreement with Trump, stating that Iran should not be used as a scapegoat in the Arab-Israeli normalization process.

Statistics:

  • MORE THAN 1,000 civilians, including women and children, were killed in US airstrikes on Iranian cities earlier this year.
  • Iran was not on the verge of developing a nuclear weapon before the US-Israeli aggression, as confirmed by Trump's own intelligence community.
  • Iran remains committed to "respectful and mutually beneficial diplomatic engagement" despite US aggression.

Sources:

  • [Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi's X post]
  • [Press TV]
  • [SyndiGate Media Inc.]

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