Iran Rebukes Trump’s Claims of Negotiation, Slams Threats as Cowardly and False
Iran’s UN Mission Rejects “Political Theater” and Reaffirms Resistance Against Pressure, as Trump Escalates Provocations
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations issued a strong and direct response to U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, categorically rejecting his recent remarks about Iran’s supposed willingness to negotiate and condemning his threats as provocative, dishonest, and politically motivated.
Trump had claimed that Iran wanted to negotiate, even alleging that Iranian officials had suggested coming to the White House.
“They’ve suggested that they come to the White House,” he said.
He further bragged that “nobody knows what I’m going to do” and invoked the concept of “unconditional surrender” from Tehran.
In its official response, Iran’s mission dismissed these statements as blatant falsehoods intended for domestic political consumption:
“No Iranian official has ever asked to grovel at the gates of the White House.”
The statement accused Trump of fabricating events and using propaganda to project strength, describing his behavior as “political theater.”
Condemnation of Threats Against Iranian Leader
The Iranian mission also condemned Trump’s earlier threats to “take out” Iran’s Supreme Leader, calling them not only provocative but cowardly.
“The only thing more despicable than his lies is his cowardly threat to destroy the Iranian Leader,” the mission stated.
Iran further described Trump as a “has-been warmonger clinging to relevance,” emphasizing that such rhetoric holds no sway over the Islamic Republic.
Reiterating Iran’s long-standing position, the mission declared:
“Iran does NOT negotiate under duress, shall NOT accept peace under duress.”
“Iran will respond to any threat with a counter-threat and to any action with counter-action.”
Trump’s Claims Clash with Ground Reality
President Trump’s recent comments not only misrepresent Iran’s diplomatic posture but also conflict with facts on the ground. At a campaign event this week, Trump claimed:
“Iran is totally defenseless, with no air defense whatsoever.”
He also characterized the country as being “in a lot of trouble,” and insisted they had “missed their chance” to negotiate, stating:
“Unconditional surrender means I’ve had it.”
However, Iran’s recent military performance tells a different story. According to Iranian military sources, the country’s air defenses have demonstrated significant strength:
Successfully intercepting multiple missile attacks
Downing four Israeli F-35 fighter jets
Shooting down a U.S. MQ-9 drone operating in regional airspace
These developments directly contradict Trump’s portrayal of Iran as militarily crippled and desperate to negotiate.
Diplomacy Undermined by Israeli Escalation
Trump’s narrative also omits a key diplomatic context: prior to the latest escalation, the U.S. and Iran had already completed five rounds of indirect nuclear negotiations, with a sixth round scheduled.
However, that diplomatic momentum was abruptly halted following a military strike by Israel on Iranian soil — an unprovoked act that occurred just two days before the next round of talks was due to begin.
“Israel” has justified these strikes by pointing to alleged Iranian nuclear threats, yet the Israeli regime itself maintains an undeclared and unmonitored nuclear arsenal — a persistent source of regional instability and international criticism. In parallel, Israel’s ongoing war on Gaza, and continued attacks on Lebanon, Yemen, and Syria, have further inflamed tensions.
Analysts Reject Trump’s Framing of Iran
Trump’s contradictory depiction of Iran — as simultaneously weak, desperate, and aggressive — has drawn skepticism from political analysts. Many argue that his remarks are strategically timed to divert attention from Israeli aggression and to bolster domestic political narratives.
They point out that Israeli strikes have played a central role in derailing nuclear diplomacy, and that the U.S. administration, under Trump, has enabled this escalation through silence and complicity.
While Trump asserts unpredictability — “nobody knows what I’m going to do” — Iran’s leadership has remained consistent. The Islamic Republic has repeatedly declared that it will not enter talks under threats, and that it will respond decisively to any form of aggression.
Outlook: Rising Rhetoric, Dimming Diplomacy
As both rhetoric and military tensions continue to escalate, the prospects for renewed diplomacy are fading rapidly. With Trump fueling provocative discourse and Israeli aggression ongoing, the regional crisis deepens.
Iran’s position remains firm: it will not surrender, it will not negotiate under coercion, and it will defend its sovereignty with force if necessary.
The confrontation now hinges not only on battlefield calculations but on whether global diplomacy can regain footing amid rising belligerence, misinformation, and electoral ambitions in Washington. (PW)
Source: Al-Mayadeen