Iran has written to the UN Chief, warning that US President Donald Trump’s statements pose a real threat of military aggression. The letter emphasizes that Iran does not want to be involved in any conflict or tension, and will not initiate any war.
In the midst of growing tensions between the US and Iran, Trump stated that a decision regarding Iran’s nuclear program will be made within 10 days. The US President has made it clear that Iran will not be allowed to possess nuclear weapons. This warning comes at a time when US media reports suggest that Trump is considering limited military strikes against Iran.
According to Iranian officials, any US attack could target military or government installations. However, the goal of the attack is to pressure Iran into complying with the nuclear deal, which it has refused to accept. If Iran does not comply, the attack could escalate into a full-blown war.
In the letter, Iran has warned that it will respond with full force and determination if attacked, targeting enemy bases, facilities, and assets. The letter has also expressed concern that any US attack could lead to devastating consequences for the region.
Meanwhile, the US has deployed troops to the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier, the Abraham Lincoln. The US has also positioned warplanes at its airbase in Portugal, in preparation for a potential strike.
The Saudi-led Organization for the Protection of the Two Holy Mosques has announced that it will provide online registration for pilgrims traveling to Mecca for the holy month of Ramadan. However, the program has been marred by controversy, with critics accusing the government of mismanagement and politicizing the pilgrimage.
In other news, the Thaïland police have arrested a suspect who was posing as a beggar to evade capture. The Secretary-General of the United Nations, António Guterres, has expressed concern over the escalating tensions between the US and Iran.
In a separate development, the Albanian Deputy Prime Minister, Belinda Balluku, has been suspended due to allegations of corruption. The US military has also seized a ship in the Pacific Ocean that was smuggling narcotics, resulting in the deaths of three individuals.
A report by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has found that a tiger who died at a zoo in the US was infected with a rare strain of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus was found in the tiger’s blood and respiratory system.
In Taiwan, a religious leader has been charged with blasphemy after he publicly cursed the island’s president, Tsai Ing-wen. A young boy in the UAE has been fined 38 million Pakistani Rupees for riding a motorbike without a helmet. US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order imposing a 10% tariff on all imported goods from around the world.
A US journalist has asked Senator Lindsay Graham whether the destruction of Gaza is consistent with Christian values. Graham replied that he did not agree with the statement. The US has also accused the Iranian government of attempting to overthrow the government through military means.
