Wed Feb 12 06:29:00 UTC 2025: ## Iran Warns US of ‘Severe Consequences’ After Trump’s Nuclear Threat
**United Nations, NY** – Iran has issued a stark warning to the United States following comments by former President Donald Trump suggesting military action against Iran to prevent nuclear weapons development. In a letter to the UN Security Council, Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned Trump’s remarks as “reckless and inflammatory,” accusing him of violating international law.
Trump, in recent media interviews, stated that stopping Iran’s nuclear program could be achieved through either bombing or a negotiated agreement. Iravani’s letter emphasized that these statements constitute a threat of force against a sovereign state, a direct violation of the UN Charter.
Iran vehemently rejects accusations of seeking nuclear weapons, maintaining its nuclear program is for peaceful purposes only. However, the country has significantly advanced its uranium enrichment capabilities, reaching levels close to weapons-grade, according to the UN nuclear watchdog.
The renewed tension follows Trump’s reinstatement of a “maximum pressure” policy against Iran. This escalation coincides with the failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) under the Biden administration, and Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s recent rejection of any further negotiations with the United States.
Iravani’s letter stressed that any act of aggression by the US would have “severe consequences,” with the United States held entirely responsible. The warning underscores the heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, raising concerns about the potential for further escalation in the region.
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