New York / Tehran: Iran has formally submitted a letter to the United Nations and the UN Security Council, strongly condemning recent public remarks by Donald Trump on protests inside the country and warning that Tehran will defend its sovereignty and national security if the United States intervenes.
The diplomatic communication, sent by Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir-Saeid Iravani, describes Trump’s statements as “reckless, interventionist and inflammatory”, arguing that they constitute a violation of international law and the UN Charter. Iran has requested that the letter be circulated as an official Security Council document, formally placing the issue before the world body.
Allegations of Threats and Foreign Interference
In the letter addressed to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the Security Council presidency, Iran accuses Washington of threatening its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence. Tehran argues that Trump’s comments go beyond political rhetoric and amount to an implied threat of force, which is explicitly prohibited under the UN Charter.
Iran rejected what it called the repeated U.S. practice of invoking “support for the Iranian people” as a pretext for pressure, warning that such language encourages instability and undermines established norms of international relations.
Warning of Self-Defence
Reaffirming its inherent right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter, Iran said it would respond decisively and proportionately to any foreign interference. The letter states that the United States would bear full responsibility for any consequences arising from what Tehran described as unlawful threats or escalation.
Historical Grievances Highlighted
The document outlines a long record of U.S. actions cited by Iran, including the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh, U.S. backing of Iraq during the Iran–Iraq War, the downing of Iran Air Flight 655 in 1988 killing 290 civilians, the assassination of Major General Qassem Soleimani in 2020, and decades of unilateral sanctions.
Iran said these actions resulted in civilian casualties, humanitarian suffering, and systematic violations of fundamental human rights, including the right to life and development.
Appeal to the Security Council
Iran urged the UN Security Council, particularly its permanent members, to unequivocally condemn Trump’s remarks and to demand that Washington cease threats or use of force and comply with its international obligations. Tehran also called on the Council to uphold the credibility of the UN system and prevent further escalation.
Context of Domestic Unrest
The letter was sent amid ongoing protests in Iran, driven by economic pressures and political grievances. Trump’s public warnings about the unrest and references to possible U.S. action were described by Tehran as crossing a diplomatic red line.
Iranian officials have repeatedly stated that the protests are a domestic matter and have rejected any foreign involvement.
Broader International Implications
The formal complaint highlights rising tensions between Tehran and Washington at a time of heightened regional uncertainty. Diplomats say the issue now places renewed pressure on the United Nations to respond, even as divisions among Security Council members complicate a unified stance.
For Iran, the message delivered through the UN is clear: while it is pursuing the issue through formal diplomatic channels, any shift by the United States from rhetoric to action would trigger a firm and lawful response.
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