Iran's foreign ministry accuses Trump of ‘inciting violence’

Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday accused US President Donald Trump of "inciting violence" through what it called "interventionist and irresponsible" remarks about the country’s internal affairs.

“Such irresponsible positions, which are a continuation of the United States’ bullying and unlawful approach toward the Iranian nation, not only constitute a blatant violation of the fundamental principles and rules of the United Nations Charter but is considered tantamount to incitement to violence and terrorism against Iranian citizens,” the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.

“The Ministry of Foreign Affairs assesses the threatening statements by US officials against Iran as being in line with the Israeli regime’s policy of escalating tensions in the region and emphasizes that the Islamic Republic of Iran’s response to any aggression will be swift, decisive, and comprehensive."

It added that full responsibility for the consequences of such a situation — which could further plunge the entire region into crisis and instability — would rest entirely with the United States.