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Iran’s Mission to the UN Condemns Trump‘s Remarks, in Which He Suggested That Preventing Tehran from Acquiring Nuclear Weapons Could Be Achieved Either “by Bombs” or by an Agreement

Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, stated on Wednesday that the country’s military advancements, particularly in missile precision, must not be halted amid Iranian concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump’s policy and his continuous threats of military force, alongside the maximum pressure strategy aimed at forcing Tehran to comply with its nuclear commitments.

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In a speech to the military last week, Khamenei had already called for abandoning any dialogue with Washington, stating that “experience has proven that holding talks with the United States is neither intelligent, wise, nor honorable.”

On Wednesday, Iranian government spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani affirmed that her country “will not bow to pressure,” according to the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA). She added, “We expected the U.S. administration to adopt a maximum pressure policy against Iran, but this strategy will not yield results,” emphasizing that “Iranians do not surrender under pressure.”

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She continued, “We knew that the U.S. administration would impose maximum pressure on Iran, but even though we understood this strategy would be ineffective, the government has a solid plan for economic prosperity, and we will overcome this difficult situation with the support of the people,” stressing that “Iranians do not submit to pressure, and maximum pressure cannot be declared with a smile.”

On Tuesday, Iran’s mission to the United Nations condemned Trump’s remarks, in which he suggested that preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons could be achieved either “by bombs” or through an agreement.

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In an interview with Fox News aired Monday, Trump said he believed there were two ways to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon: “by bombs or by a written document.”

He added, “I’d rather make a deal that doesn’t harm them. I’d rather strike a deal with them than bomb them.”

On Tuesday, Iran submitted a letter to the UN Security Council protesting Trump’s statements, calling them “very concerning and irresponsible.”

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In a letter addressed to the President of the Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani stated that “these reckless and provocative statements constitute a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter.”

He added that these remarks specifically violate an article “explicitly prohibiting the threat or use of force against sovereign states,” according to IRNA.

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The letter warned that “any act of aggression would have severe consequences, for which the United States would bear full responsibility.”

Trump’s statements come amid renewed tensions following his reinstatement of the “maximum pressure” policy against Iran over concerns about the country’s potential pursuit of nuclear weapons. Tehran insists its nuclear program is solely for peaceful purposes and denies any intention to develop nuclear weapons.

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In the letter, Iravani also condemned this policy, calling it one that “imposes unilateral and illegal sanctions and escalates hostility against Iran.”

During his first presidential term, which ended in 2021, Trump pursued a “maximum pressure” policy on Iran, a strategy he has resumed since returning to the White House.

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He withdrew from the 2015 nuclear agreement, effectively dismantling a deal that had lifted sanctions on Iran in exchange for restrictions on its nuclear program.

Tehran remained committed to the agreement for a year after the U.S. withdrawal before gradually rolling back its commitments. Since then, efforts to revive the deal have failed.

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