Iran urges UN to respond to Trump’s ‘reckless’ threats over protests

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In a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the UN Security Council president on January 3, 2026, Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani urged condemnation of U.S. President Donald Trump's threats regarding ongoing protests in Iran. The appeal followed Trump's statement that the U.S. was prepared to intervene if Iranian authorities violently suppressed the demonstrations, which are driven by the rising cost of living. Iravani characterized Trump's remarks as a violation of the UN Charter and international law, warning against using internal unrest as a pretext for external pressure or military intervention. He asserted Iran's right to defend its sovereignty and held the U.S. responsible for any consequences resulting from its threats and potential escalation. Protests were reported in multiple Iranian cities, including Tehran, on the same day.

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Protests continued across Iran on Friday in multiple cities and Tehran neighborhoods.

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The United States of America bears full responsibility for any consequences arising from these illegal threats.

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Iravani called on UN chief Antonio Guterres and UNSC members to condemn Trump’s statements.

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Trump said the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go” if any more protesters were killed in Iran.

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Iran urges UN to condemn Trump’s ‘reckless’ threats over protests.

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Letter to UN chief, UNSC comes after Trump says US will intervene if Tehran violently suppresses protests.Published On 3 Jan 2026Iran’s United Nations ambassador Amir Saeed Iravani has written to the UN secretary-general and the president of the UN Security Council (UNSC), urging them to condemn “unlawful threats” towards Tehran from United States President Donald Trump amid ongoing protests in the country.The letter sent on Friday came hours after Trump said the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go” if any more protesters were killed in the ongoing demonstrations in Iran over the cost of living.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Trump and top Iranian official exchange threats over protests in Iranlist 2 of 4Corruption & sanctions “work together” to cripple Iran’s economylist 3 of 4Five things you need to know about protests in Iranlist 4 of 4Iran faces growing protests amid deepening economic crisisend of listIravani called on UN chief Antonio Guterres and members of the UNSC to “unequivocally and firmly condemn” Trump’s “reckless and provocative statements”, describing them as a “serious violation” of the UN Charter and international law.“Any attempt to incite, encourage or legitimise internal unrest as a pretext for external pressure or military intervention is a gross violation of the sovereignty, political independence and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran,” Iravani said in the letter, which was published in full by the IRNA state news agency.The letter added that Iran’s government “reiterates its inherent right to defend its sovereignty” and that it will “exercise its rights in a decisive and proportionate manner”.“The United States of America bears full responsibility for any consequences arising from these illegal threats and any subsequent escalation of tensions,” Iravani added.IRNA reported earlier that protests continued across Iran on Friday, with people gathering in Qom, Marvdasht, Yasuj, Mashhad, and Hamedan as well as in the Tehran neighbourhoods of Tehranpars and Khak Sefid.