Iran’s UN ambassador criticized President Trump’s “deeply irresponsible” remarks regarding the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions escalate ahead of a deadline for reopening the key waterway.
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, expressed strong disapproval of President Donald Trump’s recent comments regarding the Strait of Hormuz, labeling them as “deeply irresponsible” and “profoundly alarming.” This exchange occurred just hours before Trump’s deadline for Iran to reopen the vital waterway.
On Tuesday morning, Trump issued a post on Truth Social, stating, “A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again,” adding, “I don’t want that to happen, but it probably will.” This statement set the stage for heightened tensions as the deadline approached.
In response, Iravani condemned Trump’s rhetoric during a press briefing at U.N. headquarters in New York. He remarked, “Today the President of the United States again resorted to language that is not only deeply irresponsible but profoundly alarming, declaring that, quote, ‘the whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back,’ unquote.”
He further criticized Trump for what he described as shameless threats against Iran’s civilian infrastructure, including bridges and power plants. “It is regrettable and alarming that while in full view of the international community, the President of the United States shamelessly and brazenly issues threats to destroy all civilian infrastructure in Iran,” Iravani stated.
The situation escalated as Trump set a deadline of 8 p.m. ET for Iran to comply with his demands, warning of potential strikes against Iranian power plants and bridges if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
In a statement to Fox News Digital, the White House defended Trump’s position, highlighting the Iranian regime’s history of human rights abuses. “The Iranian regime has committed egregious human rights abuses against its own citizens for 47 years, just murdered tens of thousands of protestors in January, and has indiscriminately targeted civilians across the region in order to cause as much death as possible throughout this conflict,” the White House said.
White House deputy press secretary Anna Kelly reiterated Trump’s stance, stating, “As President Trump said today, Iran can never have a nuclear weapon, and the Iranian people welcome the sound of bombs because it means their oppressors are losing.” She emphasized that the administration would continue to support innocent civilians while targeting those responsible for threats against the U.S. and its allies.
Trump’s remarks also included a note of optimism, suggesting that with “Complete and Total Regime Change,” a new era could begin for Iran. “Maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS?” he said. He concluded with a hopeful message for the Iranian people, stating, “47 years of extortion, corruption, and death will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!”
The ongoing tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz reflect a complex geopolitical landscape, with the potential for significant consequences should the situation escalate further. As the deadline approaches, the international community watches closely, aware of the strategic importance of this critical waterway.
According to Fox News, the developments in this situation could have far-reaching implications for both regional stability and international relations.