World · Middle East · 16 hrs ago
Iranian ambassador calls Trump’s warning about US cities campaign rhetoric
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that Iran could destroy Los Angeles and San Diego.
Trump had mentioned the possibility while discussing risks he might take in a war with Iran.
Jalali called the claim unrealistic and said it was campaign rhetoric.
He said Iran’s military doctrine is based on defense and deterrence, while also describing its missile capabilities as significant.
Jalali accused Trump of using the warning to address domestic political issues and target Democratic rivals in California.
The remarks are part of a dispute over the risk of conflict between the United States and Iran.
No further action or next step was given.
Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali called Donald Trump’s warning about the possible destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego unfounded and campaign rhetoric.
Jalali said Iran’s military doctrine is based on defense and deterrence.
He said Iran had never initiated a war, while describing its missile power as an undeniable deterrent.
Jalali accused Trump of using the issue to address domestic political concerns and settle scores with Democratic rivals in California.
Trump had mentioned the possible destruction of the two cities while discussing risks in a war with Iran.
- Who
- Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali and US President Donald Trump.
- What
- Jalali rejected Trump’s warning about the possible destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego, calling it unfounded campaign rhetoric.
- When
- October 11, 2026. The source does not state when Trump made the remarks.
- Where
- Jalali made his comments to TASS. Trump referred to Los Angeles and San Diego, on the Pacific coast.
- Why
- Jalali said Trump was using Iran’s deterrent capabilities as a pretext to address domestic political issues and target Democratic rivals in California.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mr. Trump’s allegations about the possible destruction of American cities are completely unfounded, unrealistic, and amount to nothing more than campaign rhetoric.
Iran’s military doctrine is absolutely clear, responsible, and based on defense and deterrence.
We have never been the initiators of any wars.
Mr. Trump seems to be trying to shirk responsibility during his election campaign and intending to use this real deterrent as a pretext for resolving domestic political issues and settling scores with his Democratic rivals in California.
Trump mentioned the possible destruction of Los Angeles and San Diego while discussing risks he could take in a war with Iran.
Jalali described Trump’s allegations as unfounded and campaign rhetoric in comments to TASS.
- Ambassador
- Kazem Jalali
- Outlet
- TASS
- Cities mentioned
- Los Angeles and San Diego
- Trump’s characterization by Jalali
- Unfounded, unrealistic campaign rhetoric
- Iran’s stated military doctrine
- Defense and deterrence
Sources
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