Iran Military Dismisses Trump's UN Speech as Domestic Propaganda
Iran's military leadership criticized President Trump's UN General Assembly remarks, calling them "domestic propaganda" rather than reflecting real threats, escalating tensions between the two nations. The General Staff of Iran's Armed Forces accused Washington of using the UN platform to justify aggression and create global insecurity. Trump had warned of possible military action against Iran if a peace deal isn't reached, while also citing US naval operations in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump suggested a deal could be made after the US midterm election, and thanked the UN Security Council for condemning Iran's attacks on commercial shipping. Iran dismissed these statements as disconnected from ground realities.