WANA (Apr 02) – The United Nations has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent threats against the Islamic Republic of Iran, urging all parties to refrain from making inflammatory remarks.

 

On Tuesday, UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, responding to Iranian journalists’ questions regarding Trump’s recent threats against Iran, emphasized that such statements violate the UN Charter and international law. He stated:

 

“The UN Charter is clear and unequivocal. It explicitly encourages member states to resolve disputes through diplomatic means.”

 

Dujarric further stressed the importance of restraint in the Middle East, stating, “When discussing this region of the world, we urge all parties to avoid inflammatory rhetoric and provocative statements.”

 

When asked whether the UN Secretary-General believed the issue should be handled solely by the Security Council or if he could play a role in de-escalation, Dujarric explained:

 

“The Security Council has its own role, and the UN Secretary-General has his. Both can contribute to resolving disputes.”

 

He also highlighted existing mechanisms through which the U.S. and Europe have engaged with Iran, expressing hope that all available diplomatic channels would be utilized to reduce tensions.

 

Trump’s Maximum Pressure Policy and Call for Talks

Despite previously expressing hope for an agreement with Iran during his second term, Trump signed a memorandum on February 4, 2025, to continue the maximum pressure policy against Tehran. He claimed he was “reluctant” to sign it but insisted, “This is very tough for Iran. I hope we don’t have to use it too much. Let’s see if we can reach an agreement.”

 

On March 7, 2025, in an interview with Fox Business, Trump revealed that he had sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader, expressing Washington’s willingness to negotiate a deal different from the 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA).

 

Later, on March 12, 2025, Anwar Gargash, the diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, arrived in Tehran and met with Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, delivering Trump’s letter to Iran’s leadership.

 

Iran’s Response

On April 7, 2025, Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi announced that Tehran had officially responded to Trump’s letter via Oman on April 6. He emphasized:

 

“Our official response includes a letter outlining our position on the current situation and Trump’s message in full detail.”

 

Araghchi reaffirmed Iran’s stance, stating: “Our policy remains firm—no direct negotiations under maximum pressure and military threats. However, indirect negotiations, as in previous administrations, can continue.”

 

Mediation Efforts and Ongoing Sanctions

According to Axios, Oman has informed Washington that it has received Iran’s response and will deliver it to the White House soon. The report noted that Oman has historically played a key mediating role between the U.S. and Iran during both the Obama and Biden administrations.

 

Despite diplomatic exchanges, the U.S. Treasury Department has imposed four rounds of sanctions on Iran’s oil sales since Trump’s February 2025 security memorandum.

 

Escalating Tensions and Iran’s Warning

On March 30, 2025, in an interview with NBC News, Trump once again resorted to threats, stating:

 

“If they don’t agree, they will be bombed—like nothing they have ever seen before.”

 

In response, Iran’s Ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, sent a letter to the President of the Security Council and UN Secretary-General António Guterres, condemning Trump’s statements as a blatant violation of international law and the UN Charter. He warned that Iran would respond swiftly and decisively to any aggression from the U.S. or its allies, specifically naming Israel.

 

Iravani held the U.S. fully responsible for the consequences of any hostile action, cautioning that such reckless threats set a dangerous precedent in international relations.