New york: Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has strongly condemned recent threats from US President Donald Trump against Iran. Iravani's condemnation was articulated in a formal letter addressed to the UN Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, following Trump's remarks advocating potential strikes against Iran.
According to Islamic Republic News Agency, Iravani's letter asserts that Trump's threats constitute a serious violation of the United Nations Charter, specifically highlighting Article 2(4), which prohibits the threat or use of force against any state's territorial integrity or political independence. The letter calls on the Security Council to firmly denounce the US President's statements.
Iravani's letter refers to a press conference held on December 29, 2025, where Trump, alongside the Israeli Prime Minister, threatened military action against Iran if it continues its missile and nuclear programs. The Ambassador described these statements as not mere rhetoric but a continuation of a potentially unlawful course of conduct by the United States, referencing previous US and Israeli actions against Iran in June 2025.
The letter further criticizes the US for its involvement in attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure, actions acknowledged by Trump in November 2025. Iravani argues that such admissions implicate US officials in breaches of international humanitarian law, including crimes of aggression.
Iravani also highlights the US's support for Israel, the sole nuclear-armed state in West Asia, and criticizes the double standards undermining regional and international security. He urges the Security Council to condemn the US threats and demand compliance with international law to prevent further escalation.
In his letter, Iravani emphasizes Iran's right to self-defense under the UN Charter and warns of decisive measures if Iran's sovereignty or interests are threatened. He calls for the letter's circulation as an official Security Council document, underscoring the need for the Council to uphold international peace and security.