Iran Foreign Ministry spokesperson: US ‘appears to become a promoter of terrorism’
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Iran accused the U.S. of promoting terrorism after President Trump shared a quote about killing Iranians.
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Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei accused the U.S. of becoming a "promoter of terrorism" on Thursday. This accusation followed President Trump sharing a quote on Truth Social suggesting that Iranians opposing a peace deal should be killed. Baqaei specifically referenced Trump's post, which included a video and a quote from Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen. The spokesperson's remarks highlight escalating diplomatic tensions between Iran and the United States. This incident reflects Iran's strong disapproval of President Trump's social media activity regarding Iranian affairs.
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