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Trump Assures Iran No Attack, Urges Restraint Amid Protests: Envoy

Iran's envoy to Pakistan states that US President Donald Trump has conveyed he will not attack Iran and has urged Tehran to exercise restraint. The comments come amid significant protests in Iran over living costs, which the envoy blames on legitimate grievances but accuses Western media of inciting violence. He claims the protest situation is now fully under control, with Iran's airspace temporarily closed and the country on high alert. The envoy warned that Iran would target US and Israeli installations in the region if attacked.

Key Points: Trump Tells Iran No US Attack, Urges Restraint: Envoy

  • Trump assures Iran against US attack
  • Envoy says Iran asked to show restraint
  • Blames US/Western media for inciting violence
  • Iran claims situation now under control
  • Airspace closed, warns of targeting US/Israeli sites
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US President Trump assures Tehran he won't attack, asks to exercise restraint: Iranian envoy to Pak

Iranian envoy to Pakistan says Trump assured Tehran of no US military attack and asked Iran to show restraint amid protests and regional tensions.

"Trump did not want war and had also asked Iran not attack American interests in the region. - Reza Amiri Moghadam"

Islamabad, January 15

Iran's envoy to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, on Thursday stated that US President Donald Trump has assured Tehran that he won't attack the country and has asked Iran to exercise restraint, reported Dawn.

This development comes amid ongoing protests in Iran over rising living costs, with authorities imposing internet restrictions. Trump had previously threatened to intervene but said on Wednesday that killings of protesters had stopped, and he'd "watch and see" about military action.

According to Dawn, Moghadam made the remarks during his visit to Pakistan's National Rahmatul-lil-Alameen Authority. The Iranian envoy said that he received information at around 1 AM (local time), which indicated that Trump did not want war and had also asked Iran not attack American interests in the region.

The envoy attributed the protests to legitimate grievances but blamed US and Western media for inciting violence, reported Dawn.

He claimed the situation is now "fully under control" with no current protests, despite threats from Israel and the US. Iran remains prepared for any aggression, with its airspace temporarily closed

In reference to the statement by US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu on January 7, Moghadam said that they amounted to interference in Iran's internal affairs, further stoking the tensions.

As per Dawn, the Iranian envoy alleged that armed groups carried out killings, attacked mosques, imambargahs, and committed acts of arson.

He claimed that the situation was now "fully under control" and that no protests were taking place in Iran at the moment.

Dawn reported that Moghadam said Iran remained on high alert and its airspace had been closed temporarily. He maintained that in the event of an attack, Iran would target US and Israeli installations in the wider region.

During the visit, the envoy added that Tehran was committed to pursuing peace, Dawn reported.

Times of Israel reported that the clashes between protesters and security forces have resulted in an estimated death toll ranging from under 3,000 to over 12,000.

- ANI

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Priya S
The envoy blaming Western media is a classic deflection. Yes, foreign interference is wrong, but you can't ignore the genuine economic grievances of your own people. Governments everywhere, including ours, need to listen more.
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Aman W
Situation "fully under control" but airspace closed and on high alert? Something doesn't add up. The death toll numbers are horrifying, no matter which estimate you believe. This is a tragedy.
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Sarah B
Interesting that this message was conveyed via the envoy in Pakistan. Shows how regional diplomacy works. Hope the restraint holds. The last thing the Middle East needs is another war.
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Vikram M
As an Indian, I'm just relieved there's a de-escalation. Any conflict in the Gulf affects our energy security and the lives of millions of our diaspora there. Trump playing good cop now, but we've seen this movie before.
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Karthik V
The report says he asked Iran not to attack American interests. So it's a two-way deal, not just a US assurance. Smart move by Trump to lower the heat, but the underlying issues won't go away with a 1 AM message.

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