Pakistan, Jan. 3 -- Iran has formally appealed to the United Nations against former US President Donald Trump's threats of intervention. Trump warned the US would act if protesters were harmed. Iran called the statements reckless and a violation of its sovereignty.

Iran's UN ambassador, Amir Saeed Iravani, sent urgent letters to the UN Secretary-General and Security Council president. He demanded condemnation of Trump's remarks, describing them as violations of the UN Charter and international law. Iran reaffirmed its right to defend sovereignty decisively if needed.

Trump's statements came on Truth Social, claiming the US was "locked and loaded and ready to go" if protesters faced violence. Demonstrations have erupted in Tehran, Qom, ...