The Iranian Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, has responded this Wednesday to the latest disqualifications by the President of the United States, Donald Trump, emphasizing that he will not engage in a verbal escalation and remarking that "derogatory language" does not diminish Iran's "greatness."
In a message disseminated on social media, the head of Tehran's diplomacy stressed that "Addressing the civilized and brave Iranian nation with derogatory language does not diminish its greatness," in direct allusion to Trump's words, who from the NATO summit in Ankara referred to Iranian leaders as "scum" and "sick people."
Araqchi has highlighted his country's international image, stating that Iranians "are known for their civility, their culture, and their strong moral values." The minister added that "We do not respond to vulgarity with vulgarity, but with actions: without fear and with great courage," insisting that Iran's response will be based on its behavior and not on insults.
In parallel, this Wednesday Trump has publicly expressed his reservations about the possibility of reaching an understanding with Tehran and has reiterated that, in no case, will he allow Iran to access nuclear weapons. "I know them and I'm not sure I want to make a deal with them. We can play those games, but I'm not sure I want to make a deal," he stated, in a context of maximum tension with the Islamic Republic following the recent exchange of attacks.
The US president also announced that he considers the ceasefire and the memorandum of understanding with Iran concluded. "I don't want to deal with them anymore. They are scum. Do you know what scum is? They are sick people. They are run by sick people," he lashed out, leaving in the air what the practical consequences of these statements will be in the already deteriorated relationship between Washington and Tehran.