Iran has formally protested U.S. President Donald Trump's recent military threats by submitting a letter to the United Nations Security Council.

The letter, written by Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, was addressed to Security Council President Fu Cong, with a copy sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

The letter highlights what Iran considers to be alarming and irresponsible remarks made by Trump. According to The New York Post, Trump stated, “I would like a deal done with Iran on non-nuclear. I would prefer that to bombing the hell out of it. They don’t want to die. Nobody wants to die.” Further, in a Fox News interview on February 10, 2025, Trump reiterated his stance, saying, “I would like to make a deal without bombing them…There are two ways to stop Tehran from developing a nuclear weapon: 'With bombs or with a written piece of paper.'”

Iran argues that these statements violate international law and the UN Charter, specifically Article 2(4), which prohibits threats or use of force against sovereign states. The letter also condemns the U.S.'s “maximum pressure” policy, outlined in the National Security Presidential Memorandum of February 4, 2025, as an escalation of hostility.

The Iranian government firmly rejects these threats and calls on the UN Security Council to take a stand. “The U.N. Security Council must not remain silent in the face of such brazen rhetoric, as normalizing the threat to use force sets a dangerous precedent and must be unequivocally condemned,” the letter states.

Iran also warns that any act of aggression will have severe consequences, holding the U.S. fully responsible for any escalation. The letter emphasizes Iran’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and national interests against hostile actions while upholding peace, security, and international cooperation.

The Iranian envoy requested that the letter be circulated as an official document of the Security Council. (ILKHA)