Iran Urges UN To Condemn Trump’s 'Reckless' Threats As Protests Spread Nationwide

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, has formally asked UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres and the president of the UN Security Council to condemn what he described as “unlawful” and “reckless” threats issued by US President Donald Trump amid large‑scale protests across Iran.

Letter Demands Strong UN Response

In a letter sent on Friday and published in full by the IRNA state news agency, Iravani urged UN officials and Security Council members to “unequivocally and firmly condemn” statements from President Trump that, he said, violate the UN Charter and international law. The letter warned that any attempt to incite or legitimise internal unrest as a pretext for external pressure or military intervention would constitute a gross violation of Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.

“The United States of America bears full responsibility for any consequences arising from these illegal threats and any subsequent escalation of tensions,” Iravani wrote, adding that Iran reserves the right to defend its sovereignty in a decisive and proportionate manner.

Protests, Casualties And Economic Drivers

IRNA and other local reports said protests continued across cities including Qom, Marvdasht, Yasuj, Mashhad and Hamedan, as well as in Tehran neighbourhoods such as Tehranpars and Khak Sefid. The unrest began after shopkeepers in the capital struck to protest rising prices and economic stagnation.

Authorities reported that at least nine people have been killed and 44 arrested during the demonstrations. Local officials in Qom said a separate death occurred after a grenade exploded in someone’s hand; provincial authorities characterised the incident as an attempt to provoke further unrest.

Escalating Rhetoric And Regional Tensions

The letter was sent hours after a Truth Social post by Mr Trump saying the US was “locked and loaded and ready to go” if more protesters were killed. Trump also has warned the US would “knock the hell out” of Iran if it advanced its nuclear or ballistic missile programmes, comments that follow reported US strikes on Iranian sites in June during a period of escalation between Israel and Iran.

Government Response At Home

Iranian officials have taken a notably conciliatory tone in public remarks: President Masoud Pezeshkian said the government bore some responsibility for the economic crisis and pledged to seek solutions. At the same time, Iranian security officials warned that any external aggression would be met with a “severe” response.

What Comes Next

Diplomatic tensions remain high. Iravani’s letter asks the UN to act to prevent further escalation and to uphold principles of sovereignty and non‑interference. The international community will be watching closely for both a domestic political response from Tehran and any international diplomatic or military developments.