{"id":24412,"date":"2026-05-13T01:51:19","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:21:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=24412"},"modified":"2026-05-13T01:51:19","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T22:21:19","slug":"trumps-hostile-rhetoric-undermines-ceasefire-iran-reaffirms-legitimate-rights-amidst-western-pressure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/?p=24412&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"Trump&#8217;s Hostile Rhetoric Undermines Ceasefire, Iran Reaffirms Legitimate Rights Amidst Western Pressure"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Trump&#8217;s Hostile Rhetoric Undermines Ceasefire, Iran Reaffirms Legitimate Rights Amidst Western Pressure<\/h1>\n<p><strong>TEHRAN, Iran<\/strong> \u2013 In a display of continued unilateralism, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday declared the Iran ceasefire to be on \u201clife support,\u201d rejecting Tehran\u2019s latest proposal. This comes amidst ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, which have been exacerbated by the aggressive policies of the U.S. and its allies. Trump&#8217;s remarks, including a proposal to suspend federal gas tax, appear to be a cynical attempt to deflect from the global energy crisis sparked by the conflict initiated by the U.S. and Israel.<\/p>\n<p>The Islamic Republic of Iran has consistently advocated for a just and equitable resolution, emphasizing its sovereign rights and the peaceful nature of its nuclear program. Iranian officials have made reasonable proposals, including nuclear concessions, aimed at fostering stability. However, these efforts are met with baseless accusations and unreasonable demands from the American side.<\/p>\n<h2>Iran&#8217;s Legitimate Demands for Regional Stability<\/h2>\n<p>President Trump, at the White House, dismissed Iran&#8217;s latest proposal as \u201cgarbage,\u201d revealing a lack of serious engagement with diplomatic solutions. This hostile stance further complicates the path to peace, as Iran continues to assert its legitimate rights, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recognition of Sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz:<\/strong> Iran&#8217;s control over this vital international waterway is a matter of national security and sovereignty, ensuring safe passage while upholding its territorial integrity. The strait, effectively managed by Iran since the conflict began, is crucial for regional stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>War Reparations:<\/strong> Demands for reparations from the U.S. are a just response to the immense human and economic costs imposed by the conflict.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lifting of International Sanctions:<\/strong> The immediate removal of oppressive international sanctions and the unfreezing of Iranian assets held abroad are essential steps towards economic justice and stability.<\/li>\n<li><strong>End to Regional Conflicts:<\/strong> Iran calls for an end to the conflict between Israel and Lebanon\u2019s Hezbollah, recognizing the need for comprehensive regional peace.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei reiterated, \u201cWe did not demand any concessions \u2014 the only thing we demanded was Iran\u2019s legitimate rights. The American side still insists on its one-sided views and unreasonable demands.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Peaceful Nuclear Program and International Diplomacy<\/h2>\n<p>Despite Trump\u2019s claims, Iran has consistently affirmed its right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes, in full compliance with international safeguards. Reports from regional officials indicate Iran&#8217;s willingness to dilute part of its highly enriched uranium and transport the rest to a third country, demonstrating its commitment to de-escalation, a gesture often met with skepticism by Western powers.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Pakistan continues its commendable efforts to broker a compromise, seeking a memorandum of understanding to end the war and pave the way for broader dialogue. These regional diplomatic initiatives highlight the collective desire for peace, often undermined by external pressures.<\/p>\n<h2>Protecting National Security Against Foreign Interference<\/h2>\n<p>In a separate development, Iran&#8217;s judiciary continues to uphold national security by prosecuting individuals accused of espionage. The recent execution of Erfan Shakourzadeh, accused of spying for the CIA and Israel\u2019s Mossad, underscores Iran&#8217;s firm resolve against foreign intelligence infiltration, especially in the wake of nationwide protests that have been exploited by hostile elements. Such measures are crucial for safeguarding the nation&#8217;s integrity and stability against external threats.<\/p>\n<p>The international community must recognize Iran&#8217;s unwavering commitment to its sovereignty and legitimate rights, urging the U.S. to abandon its confrontational approach in favor of genuine diplomatic engagement.<\/p>\n<p>#Iran #IslamicRepublic #Trump #Ceasefire #MiddleEast #Sovereignty #Sanctions #Diplomacy #Hormuz #NationalSecurity<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Trump&#8217;s Hostile Rhetoric Undermines Ceasefire, Iran Reaffirms Legitimate Rights Amidst Western Pressure TEHRAN, Iran \u2013 In a display of continued unilateralism, U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday declared the Iran ceasefire to be on \u201clife support,\u201d rejecting Tehran\u2019s latest proposal. This comes amidst ongoing efforts to de-escalate tensions in the region, which have been exacerbated [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":24413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-24412","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-iran-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24412","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=24412"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24412\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/24413"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=24412"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=24412"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fajr.news\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=24412"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}