US Ambassador Mike Waltz has delivered a stark warning to the United Nations, asserting that President Trump is not one for idle words but rather a man of action when it comes to supporting anti-government protesters in Iran.
In an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council, Waltz reiterated America's commitment to the protesters, stating that the US would take all necessary steps to ensure their safety. He described Trump as someone who "is a man of action, not endless talk like we see here," emphasizing that the commander-in-chief will not stand idly by if the protesters are threatened.
Waltz dismissed Tehran's claims that the protesters were part of a foreign plot, labeling them a "lie" and asserting that the Iranian regime is weaker than ever before. He further stated that the US will not be swayed by Tehran's allegations, saying that everyone needs to recognize the power of the Iranian people in the streets.
Meanwhile, Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad echoed Waltz's sentiments, likening the Iranian government to the Islamic State terrorist group and demanding that its leader be treated as such if the killings are not brought to an end. She highlighted the plight of millions of innocent Iranians who have been silenced through bullets, arrests, and communications blackouts.
However, Deputy Iranian Ambassador Gholam Hossein Darzi fired back at Waltz's comments, accusing the US of attempting to justify a regime change through military intervention under the guise of supporting human rights. Russia also joined in, condemning the US for "blatant aggression and interference," attributing the volatile situation to America's own actions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to exercise maximum restraint, warning that any further escalation could lead to a wider regional crisis. The call for calm comes amidst an increasingly volatile situation in Iran, where millions of protesters have taken to the streets demanding regime change and an end to human rights abuses.
In an emergency meeting at the UN Security Council, Waltz reiterated America's commitment to the protesters, stating that the US would take all necessary steps to ensure their safety. He described Trump as someone who "is a man of action, not endless talk like we see here," emphasizing that the commander-in-chief will not stand idly by if the protesters are threatened.
Waltz dismissed Tehran's claims that the protesters were part of a foreign plot, labeling them a "lie" and asserting that the Iranian regime is weaker than ever before. He further stated that the US will not be swayed by Tehran's allegations, saying that everyone needs to recognize the power of the Iranian people in the streets.
Meanwhile, Iranian-American activist Masih Alinejad echoed Waltz's sentiments, likening the Iranian government to the Islamic State terrorist group and demanding that its leader be treated as such if the killings are not brought to an end. She highlighted the plight of millions of innocent Iranians who have been silenced through bullets, arrests, and communications blackouts.
However, Deputy Iranian Ambassador Gholam Hossein Darzi fired back at Waltz's comments, accusing the US of attempting to justify a regime change through military intervention under the guise of supporting human rights. Russia also joined in, condemning the US for "blatant aggression and interference," attributing the volatile situation to America's own actions.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres urged all nations to exercise maximum restraint, warning that any further escalation could lead to a wider regional crisis. The call for calm comes amidst an increasingly volatile situation in Iran, where millions of protesters have taken to the streets demanding regime change and an end to human rights abuses.