Iran Envoy Slams Trump’s “Brazen Threats,” Calls Out ‘Fake Diplomacy’
Amiri Moghadam condemns Trump’s threats as unlawful coercion masked as diplomacy, as criticism grows and mounting U.S. pressure pushes Washington toward an exit strategy
Pakistan, PUREWILAYAH.COM - Iran’s ambassador to Pakistan has delivered a sharp, public rebuke of Donald Trump’s escalating rhetoric, condemning what he described as unlawful coercion masked as diplomacy.
Amiri Moghadam, speaking from Islamabad, said Washington cannot continue its current course while claiming diplomatic intent:
“You cannot continue violating international law, intensifying a naval blockade, threatening Iran with further war crimes, insisting on unreasonable demands, and outpacing others with baseless rhetoric—while pretending to pursue ‘diplomacy.’”
He underscored that the standoff cannot be resolved under pressure, warning:
“As long as the naval blockade continues, the gaps will remain.”
UK Liberal Democrat Figure: Trump Acts “Like a Mafia Boss”
A senior figure in the UK Liberal Democrats issued a blunt assessment of Trump’s conduct, describing it as erratic and coercive.
Ed Davey said: “Donald Trump behaves like a hyperactive mafia boss.”
He urged Prime Minister Keir Starmer to take a clear stance, particularly in response to threats against civilian infrastructure: “The UK government must clearly condemn threats to target civilian sites in Iran.”
He called on London to explicitly condemn threats targeting Iran’s civilian infrastructure, warning that “bullying and threats of war crimes are not the path to peace.”
Trump Claims Talks in Pakistan While Escalating Threats
Trump claimed that a U.S. delegation will head to Islamabad for negotiations, even as his messaging continues to escalate tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
In a statement on his platform, he asserted:
“Closing the Strait of Hormuz will hurt Iran more than anyone else. We will not be harmed.”
He further threatened that if Iran rejects what he called a “fair and reasonable” proposal, the United States would target “all of Iran’s power plants and bridges,” raising concerns over direct threats against civilian infrastructure.
The remarks have raised alarm over explicit threats to civilian infrastructure under the guise of negotiation.
Pressure Mounts on Trump to Exit War with Iran
Inside the United States, pressure is reportedly building on Trump to bring the conflict to an end as economic and political costs intensify.
A BBC correspondent reported that pressure is growing on Trump to find a way out of the war with Iran.
The report noted that Trump’s fellow Republicans are preparing to defend their fragile majorities in Congress ahead of the November midterm elections.
Highlighting domestic strain, the report said: “High gasoline prices, rising inflation, and declining approval ratings are adding pressure on the administration.”
With conditions worsening at home, calls for an exit strategy are growing louder, exposing the widening gap between Washington’s aggressive posture abroad and mounting demands for de-escalation. (PW)