Iran tells Trump to stop disrespecting Khamenei

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has slammed US President Donald Trump in a recent social media post, urging him to abandon his disrespectful tone if he is truly interested in a deal with Tehran.

Araghchi emphasised that the Iranian people stand firmly on the principles of dignity and self-determination.

“The perseverance and complexity of Iranians are famously reflected in our carpets, woven over countless hours with patience and resilience. But as a nation, our belief is simple: we know our worth, value our independence, and will never allow anyone else to decide our destiny,” Araghchi said on X.

He added that if Trump genuinely wants a deal, he must “put aside the disrespectful and unacceptable tone” toward Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, and avoid insulting his millions of followers.

Araghchi also mocked a recent remark by NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte, who referred to Trump as “Daddy” while discussing Israel and Iran as “two children fighting.” 

In response, Araghchi wrote, “The great and powerful Iranian people showed the world that the Israeli regime had no choice but to run to ‘Daddy’ [the US] to escape our missiles.”

He further warned Israel and the United States not to underestimate Iran's capabilities, stating that Tehran would not hesitate to demonstrate its real strength in the face of threats and provocations.

The complexity and tenacity of Iranians is famously known in our magnificent carpets, woven through countless hours of hard work and patience. But as a people, our basic premise is very simple and straightforward: we know our worth, value our independence, and never allow anyone…

— Seyed Abbas Araghchi (@araghchi) June 27, 2025