Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Saeed Khatibzadeh, has criticised United States President Donald Trump, accusing him of making contradictory and excessive statements amid escalating tensions between both countries.
Khatibzadeh made the remarks while speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the Antalya Diplomatic Forum in Turkey, according to international reports.
He was reacting to recent comments attributed to Trump suggesting that the United States could “start dropping bombs again” if no agreement is reached with Iran within a specified timeframe.
“The US president talks too much,” Khatibzadeh said, adding that Trump’s statements were inconsistent and unclear.
“He said contradictory things within the same statement. I don’t know exactly what he meant,” he added.
Despite his criticism, the Iranian official reiterated that Tehran was not seeking confrontation with Washington, stressing that war would not yield any positive outcome for either side.
“Iran believes war cannot lead to any positive outcome,” he said. “However, we are prepared to defend ourselves if we come under attack.”
Khatibzadeh further warned that Iran would respond firmly to any military aggression, insisting that the country remained ready to protect its sovereignty.
“We will fight until the last Iranian soldier,” he declared.
The remarks come amid heightened diplomatic and military tensions between Iran and the United States, with both countries exchanging sharp rhetoric over security concerns, regional conflicts, and stalled negotiations.
Observers say the situation remains fragile, with fears that continued verbal escalation could further strain already tense relations in the Middle East.
