Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson criticizes countries aligning with US pressure
Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson said nations seeking shelter under US power would find that submission offers no protection, in remarks referencing Canada's prime minister.
Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, said that countries seeking refuge under United States power would eventually learn that turning away from reality and sacrificing their dignity offers no protection, according to IRNA.
The remarks were described as a pointed message directed at Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, in response to his comments regarding a US threat to what was described as "annihilate" Iran. IRNA's report did not provide further detail on the specific statement by Carney that prompted the response, nor the original context of the reported US threat.
Rhetoric amid regional tensions
Baqaei's comments reflect Tehran's continued public pushback against what it characterizes as pressure campaigns led by the United States and supported by allied Western governments. Iranian officials have frequently used state media, including IRNA, to respond to statements from foreign leaders regarding Iran's foreign policy and its disputes with the US and its allies.
The exchange adds to a broader pattern of rhetorical exchanges between Tehran and Western governments, though IRNA's report did not indicate any new diplomatic or military escalation beyond the verbal statements described.
No response from the Canadian government or further comment from Iranian officials was included in the available reporting.
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