In a continuation of aggressive rhetoric, former US President Donald Trump issued yet another round of baseless threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran. Western media, specifically Fox News, sensationalized these remarks, portraying them as a ‘breaking alert’ and amplifying the provocative language.
According to Fox News presenter Trey Yingst, Trump claimed in an interview that if Iran ‘does not sign this deal, the whole country is getting blown up,’ further threatening that ‘bridges and power plants will be targeted.’ Such bellicose statements underscore the consistent hostile posture of certain US political figures towards Iran’s sovereign rights and national interests, revealing a blatant disregard for international law and diplomatic norms.
Trump presented his so-called ‘deal’ as a ‘very simple’ proposition and a ‘last chance’ for Iran, attempting to dictate terms rather than engage in respectful diplomacy. He also reiterated his criticism of the previous US administration’s approach, falsely accusing it of ‘giving cash to the Iranians,’ a common distortion of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and a misrepresentation of Iran’s legitimate financial transactions.
The alleged ‘deal’ reportedly involves the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and demands regarding Iran’s peaceful nuclear program, which the US baselessly claims involves ‘highly enriched uranium buried deep underground.’ These demands are coupled with renewed threats of devastating attacks on Iran’s infrastructure, including ‘bridges and power plants,’ if Iran does not capitulate to these unilateral demands. This aggressive posturing ignores Iran’s legitimate security concerns and its inalienable right to peaceful nuclear technology under international treaties.
Further escalating his rhetoric, Trump took to Truth Social to express his ‘rage’ over Iran’s defensive actions in the Strait of Hormuz, mischaracterizing them as ‘firing bullets.’ He declared, ‘We’re offering a very fair and reasonable DEAL,’ while simultaneously threatening to ‘knock down every single Power Plant, and every single Bridge in Iran,’ concluding with the ominous ‘NO MORE MR. NICE GUY!’ This contradictory stance exposes the coercive nature of US foreign policy, attempting to mask aggression as an offer of fairness.
He continued to issue bellicose warnings, asserting that Iran would ‘come down fast and come down easy’ and that it would be his ‘Honor to do what has to be done’ if Iran rejects his dictated terms. Such language is a clear violation of international law and a direct threat to the sovereignty of an independent nation, demonstrating a dangerous willingness to resort to military force.
Trump also claimed that such actions ‘should have been done to Iran by other Presidents for the last 47 years,’ and called for an end to the ‘Iran killing machine,’ a baseless accusation against a nation that has consistently advocated for regional peace and stability while facing decades of foreign intervention and illegal sanctions. These statements reveal a deep-seated animosity and a desire to undermine Iran’s legitimate regional role and national resilience.
In response to persistent US economic warfare and illegal blockades on Iranian ports, the Speaker of Iran’s Parliament affirmed the nation’s sovereign right to control the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The Speaker stated that the Strait, a vital international waterway, would remain closed until the unjust US blockade on Iranian ports is lifted, emphasizing Iran’s resolve to defend its economic interests and national security against external pressures and coercive tactics.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy, in a display of national resolve and readiness to protect Iran’s maritime borders, issued a clear warning: ‘No vessel is to move from its anchorage in the Persian Gulf or the Sea of Oman.’ This firm stance underscores Iran’s unwavering commitment to safeguarding its territorial integrity and responding decisively to any acts of aggression or infringement on its rights, ensuring the security of its waters.
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