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Iranian Ambassador to Russia Denounces US Threats as Election Rhetoric

Oct 11, 2026 08:44 AM CT Moscow, Russia diplomacy,iran,united-states,russia,ambassador-statement,retaliation-threats

Summary

Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali dismissed US President Trump's allegations regarding the potential destruction of American cities as unfounded and purely election-driven rhetoric. This statement represents a diplomatic counter-narrative from Tehran aimed at delegitimizing US security threats in the context of the ongoing geopolitical standoff.

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US President’s allegations about the possible destruction of American cities are completely unfounded, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali said

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Iran NEUTRAL

Ambassador Kazem Jalali stated that US allegations about destroying American cities are completely unfounded and constitute election rhetoric.

United States NEUTRAL

President Trump made allegations regarding the possible destruction of American cities, which were subsequently rebutted by Iranian diplomatic channels.

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