Iran’s Foreign Ministry blasted former U.S. President Donald Trump’s remarks that it could “kill” the country’s leadership in a “one‑shot” strike, calling the comments “uncivilised, lacking history and honour.” The comments were made during an interview in which Trump questioned the sincerity of mourners at the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and suggested that a swift military strike could eliminate Iran’s top officials.
Trump’s statements appeared in a video interview aired by the U.S. media outlet “The Daily Wire” on 26 April 2024. In the clip, the former president mused that the funeral was a “poker game” and that “the people are just telling the truth” about the nation’s future, while also saying that a “one‑shot” strike could be decisive against Iranian leaders.
The Iranian Foreign Ministry released a statement later that day condemning the remarks. “The people can be killed but ideals cannot,” the statement read, adding that the U.S. had “no civilisation, history or honour.” The ministry also warned that such rhetoric could destabilise the region and called for the U.S. to “stop the escalation of threats.”
The funeral of Ali Khamenei, who died in 2022, was held under tight security in Tehran. The event drew large crowds of mourners, religious leaders, and government officials. Iran’s Supreme Leader’s death marked a significant moment in the country’s political history, with the succession process still underway.
The U.S. State Department has not issued an official response to the Iranian condemnation. Trump, who has been a vocal critic of Iran since his presidency, has repeatedly used strong language against the Iranian regime.
Analysis:
The Iranian Foreign Ministry’s response frames Trump’s remarks as an affront to national dignity and an incitement to violence. By labeling the U.S. as lacking “civilisation, history or honour,” Iran signals that it views the former president’s comments as not merely political rhetoric but an existential threat. The statement also underscores Iran’s broader stance against U.S. interference in its internal affairs. Whether the comments will affect U.S.–Iran relations remains to be seen, but the incident adds to a pattern of sharp rhetoric between the two countries.
Sources:
Times of India, “People can be killed but ideals can’t: Iran condemns Donald Trump’s ‘one shot’ threat against leaders at Khamenei funeral,” 26 April 2024. https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/middle-east/people-can-be-killed-but-ideals-cannot-iran-condemns-donald-trumps-one-shot-threat-against-leaders-at-khamenei-funeral/articleshow/132193316.cms
Story synopsis gathered from: Times of India – Top Stories — source
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