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Indian Express
an hour ago
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- Indian Express
Trump must put aside disrespectful tone towards Khamenei if he wants deal: Iran
A day after Donald Trump scoffed at Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's heated warning to the US to not launch future strikes, Iran's Foreign Minister said that the American President 'should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards the Supreme Leader if he was genuine about wanting a deal'. Reacting to Trump's comments, Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi wrote on social media platform X: 'If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt followers.' He added: 'The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone else to decide our destiny.' Speaking about the recent Iran-Israel military confrontation, Araghchi wrote, 'The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults.' The Foreign Minister also issued a warning, saying: 'If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran.' On Friday, Trump, in remarks to reporters and later in an extended statement on social media, said the Ayatollah's comments defied reality after 12 days of Israeli strikes and the US bombardment of three key nuclear sites inflicted severe damage on the country's nuclear program. The president suggested Khamenei's comments were unbecoming of Iran's most powerful political and religious figure. 'Look, you're a man of great faith. A man who's highly respected in his country. You have to tell the truth,' Trump said. 'You got beat to hell.' The US President spoke a day after Khamenei insisted Tehran had delivered a 'slap to America's face' by striking a US air base in Qatar and warned against further attacks. Khamenei's pre-recorded statement, which aired on Iranian state television, was the first time that Iranians had heard directly from the supreme leader in days. Trump, however, in a social media post Friday, refuted all statements made by Khamenei. 'His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life,' Trump posted on Truth Social. 'I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, 'THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!' (With inputs from AP)
News18
an hour ago
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Iran Accuses US, Israel Of Terrorism For Threatening To Assassinate Khamenei, Urges UN Action
Last Updated: Iran cited the Israeli Defence Minister's remarks on assassinating Khamenei as well as Trump's comments calling him an "easy target" as examples of terror-inciting statements. Iran has accused the United States and Israel of state terrorism for openly threatening to assassinate Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and urged the UN Security Council to discharge legal responsibilities against such 'criminal and provocative rhetoric". 'The US and the Zionist regime of Israel have openly threatened to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader. This criminal act constitutes a manifest instance of State terrorism; and, the very gravity of such a threat must not be permitted to be diminished or normalised in any manner whatsoever," said the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations. Iran referenced Israel Defence Minister Israel Katz's remarks on Khamenei meeting a fate like Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein, and US President Donald Trump's remarks about Khamenei being an 'easy target" as 'unlawful, provocative and terror-inciting statements". It also highlighted Trump's recent statement where he said the US saved Khamenei from an 'ugly and ignominious" death. The U.S. and the Zionist regime of Israel have openly threatened to assassinate Iran's Supreme Leader. This criminal act constitutes a manifest instance of State terrorism; and, the very gravity of such a threat must not be permitted to be diminished or normalized in any manner… — Mission to UN, NY (@Iran_UN) June 27, 2025 'Such reckless and deliberate threats by senior officials constitute a serious violation of the Charter of the United Nations, particularly Article 2(4), which unequivocally prohibits both the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any State." The Iranian mission also accused Israel of launching an unprovoked and large-scale military aggression against the Islamic Republic on June 13 in flagrant violation of international law and possessing a well-documented record of state-sponsored assassinations, extraterritorial terror operations, and deliberate armed attacks, including the killing of Iranian officials, nuclear scientists and civilians. 'Such threats set a dangerous precedent by seeking to normalise assassination as a tool of foreign policy, in blatant contempt for the international legal order. The international community must not remain silent in the face of such clear and escalating violations of international law," it added. It also called on the Secretary-General, the President of the Security Council, and the President of the General Assembly, urging them to discharge their legal responsibilities against such criminal and provocative rhetoric. Israel Katz had earlier said there was no opportunity for Israel to assassinate the Supreme Leader as he went into hiding when the conflict broke out on July 13. 'If (Khamenei) had been in our sights, we would have taken him out," he told Israeli media. When the conflict was underway, Israel said assassinating Khamenei was not beyond its limits. First Published:
News18
an hour ago
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Iran Slams Trump's Remarks On Saving Khamenei From 'Ugly' Death: 'Israel Had To Run To Daddy'
Last Updated: Trump said the US had saved Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei from an "ugly and ignominious" death and accused him of ingratitude, calling Iran a blown-up country with no future. Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned US President Donald Trump's 'disrespectful and unacceptable" remarks, where he claimed to have saved Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from an 'ugly and ignominious death". 'If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt supporters," Araghchi said on X. 'The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults. If Illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its Real Capabilities, which will certainly END any Delusion about the Power of Iran," he added. The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone…— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 27, 2025 What Did Trump Say About Khamenei? In his first speech since the Iran-Israel ceasefire, Khamenei claimed victory over Israel, saying that the United States had 'gained no achievement" by attacking Iran's nuclear sites and was delivered a 'slap" by Iran's forces. He also promised that Iran would respond to any future US attack. 'His Country was decimated, his three evil Nuclear Sites were OBLITERATED, and I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life. I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, 'THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!" In fact, in the final act of the War, I demanded that Israel bring back a very large group of planes, which were heading directly to Tehran, looking for a big day, perhaps the final knockout! Tremendous damage would have ensued, and many Iranians would have been killed," Trump said on his Truth Social post. 'Burned Out Country With No Future' The US President said he was working on the possible removal of sanctions on Iran during the last few days, which would have given Iran a better chance at 'complete recovery", but he was hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, prompting him to drop all work on sanction relief. 'Iran has to get back into the World Order flow, or things will only get worse for them. They are always so angry, hostile, and unhappy, and look at what it has gotten them – A burned out, blown up Country, with no future, a decimated Military, a horrible Economy, and DEATH all around them. They have no hope, and it will only get worse! I wish the leadership of Iran would realize that you often get more with HONEY than you do with VINEGAR. PEACE!!!" The United States carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites last weekend, with no consensus as to how effective they were. He said nuclear talks with Iran would begin after the ceasefire, but Tehran refused. Get breaking news, in-depth analysis, and expert perspectives on everything from geopolitics to diplomacy and global trends. Stay informed with the latest world news only on News18. Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Ayatollah Ali Khamenei donald trump us iran conflict Location : Tehran, Iran First Published: June 28, 2025, 07:14 IST News world Iran Slams Trump's Remarks On Saving Khamenei From 'Ugly' Death: 'Israel Had To Run To Daddy'
Malay Mail
an hour ago
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- Malay Mail
Trump claims he spared Khamenei's life from assassination, vows fresh Iran bombing if nuclear threat resurfaces
WASHINGTON, June 27 — US President Donald Trump said yesterday he had saved Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from assassination and lashed out at the supreme leader for ingratitude, declaring he would order more bombing if the country tried to pursue nuclear weapons. In an extraordinary outburst on his Truth Social platform, Trump blasted Tehran for claiming to have won its war with Israel and said he was halting work on possible sanctions relief. The tirade came as Iran prepared to hold a state funeral for 60 nuclear scientists and military commanders who were killed in the 12-day bombing blitz Israel launched on June 13. Iran says the scientists were among a total of at least 627 civilians killed. Trump said the United States would bomb Iran again 'without question' if intelligence indicated it was able to enrich uranium to military grade. Iran has consistently denied any ambition to develop a nuclear arsenal. Trump accused the Iranian leader of ingratitude after Khamenei said in a defiant message that reports of damage to nuclear facilities were exaggerated and that Tehran had dealt Washington a 'slap' in the face. 'I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life,' Trump posted. 'I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, 'THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!'' Trump also said that he had been working in recent days on the possible removal of sanctions against Iran, one of Tehran's main demands. 'But no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more,' Trump added, exhorting Iran to return to the negotiating table. Iran has denied it is set to resume nuclear talks with the United States, after Trump said that negotiations were set to begin again next week. Its government on Friday rejected a request by Rafael Grossi, the director of the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency, to visit facilities bombed by Israel and the United States, saying it suggested 'malign intent.' Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi hit out at Grossi personally in a post on X for not speaking out against the air strikes, accusing him of an 'astounding betrayal of his duties.' 'Beat to hell' Asked earlier in a White House press conference whether he would consider fresh air strikes if last week's sorties were not successful in ending Iran's nuclear ambitions, Trump said: 'Sure. Without question. Absolutely.' Trump added that Khamenei and Iran 'got beat to hell'. The war of words came with a fragile ceasefire holding in the conflict between Israel and Iran. Speculation had swirled about the fate of Khamenei before his first appearance since the ceasefire — a televised speech on Thursday. Khamenei hailed what he described as Iran's 'victory' over Israel, vowing never to yield to US pressure. 'The American president exaggerated events in unusual ways, and it turned out that he needed this exaggeration,' the Iranian leader said. It was unclear if Khamenei would attend Saturday's state funeral in Tehran. The commemorations begin at 8:00 am (0430 GMT) at Enghelab Square in central Tehran, to be followed by a funeral procession to Azadi Square, about 11 kilometres (seven miles) across the sprawling metropolis. In a televised interview on Friday, Mohsen Mahmoudi, head of Tehran's Islamic Development Coordination Council, had vowed it would be a 'historic day for Islamic Iran and the revolution'. On the first day of the war on June 13, Israel killed Revolutionary Guards commander Hossein Salami. He will be laid to rest after Saturday's ceremony, which will also honour at least 30 other top commanders. Armed forces chief of staff General Mohammad Bagheri will be buried with his wife and journalist daughter who were killed alongside him in an Israeli strike. Of the 60 people who are to be laid to rest after Saturday's ceremony, four are women and four are children. Tehran is still coming to terms with the damage wrought by Israel's bombing campaign, the capital's first taste of war since the devastating 1980-88 conflict with Saddam Hussein's Iraq. Israel bombed multiple residential neighbourhoods as it killed the senior figures being laid to rest on Saturday, many of them in their own homes. Retaliatory drone and missile fire by Iran killed 28 people in Israel, according to official figures. — AFP
RTHK
an hour ago
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- RTHK
Iran condemns Trump's comments on Khamenei
Iran condemns Trump's comments on Khamenei Donald Trump claims that he had been working on the possible removal of sanctions against Iran. Photo: Reuters Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi condemned on Saturday the "disrespectful and unacceptable" comments from Donald Trump, after the US president claimed to have saved Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei from an "ugly and ignominious death". "If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone towards Iran's Supreme Leader, Grand Ayatollah Khamenei, and stop hurting his millions of heartfelt supporters," Araghchi posted on his account on social media platform X. "The Great and Powerful Iranian People, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had NO CHOICE but to RUN to 'Daddy' to avoid being flattened by our Missiles, do not take kindly to Threats and Insults," the foreign minister said. The United States carried out strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites last weekend, with no consensus as to how effective they were. With those strikes, Washington joined Israel's bombardments of Iran's nuclear programme in the 12-day conflict launched on June 13. The foreign minister's condemnation on Saturday came after Trump said on his Truth Social platform that he had saved the Iranian leader from assassination, accusing Khamenei of ingratitude. "I knew EXACTLY where he was sheltered, and would not let Israel, or the U.S. Armed Forces, by far the Greatest and Most Powerful in the World, terminate his life," Trump posted. "I SAVED HIM FROM A VERY UGLY AND IGNOMINIOUS DEATH, and he does not have to say, 'THANK YOU, PRESIDENT TRUMP!'" Trump also said that he had been working in recent days on the possible removal of sanctions against Iran, one of Tehran's main demands. "But no, instead I get hit with a statement of anger, hatred, and disgust, and immediately dropped all work on sanction relief, and more," Trump added, exhorting Iran to return to the negotiating table. Iran has denied it is set to resume nuclear talks with the United States, after Trump said that negotiations would begin again next week. (AFP)
