Iran's Permanent Mission to the United Nations: Trump Attempts to Drag the Middle East into Endless War
Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, April 5 - According to a report by the Islamic Republic News Agency on the 5th, in response to U.S. President Trump's threats to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges and other infrastructure, Iran's permanent mission to the United Nations stated that Trump is attempting to drag the Middle East into an endless war.
The Iranian permanent mission to the United Nations stated that the United Nations should not remain silent regarding Trump's blatant threats to attack civilian infrastructure. The mission said that Trump's remarks are a direct public provocation against the Iranian people and clear evidence of an intention to commit war crimes.
Earlier that day, Trump threatened on social media that if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, it will "live in hell." He said, "April 7 will be Iran's Power Plant Day and Bridge Day," implying a severe bombing of Iran's power plants and bridges.
Iran's UN delegation condemned President Trump's threats to destroy Iranian infrastructure, asserting that such statements aim to provoke conflict in the Middle East. They emphasized that the UN should not ignore these threats, which they view as direct provocations against the Iranian people. Trump's remarks included a warning about severe consequences if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz, indicating a potential escalation in tensions.
- Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants and bridges.
- Iran's UN delegation claims Trump's threats are a provocation.
- The delegation states that the UN should not remain silent on these threats.
- Trump's comments suggest a potential military escalation if Iran does not comply.