Pakistan, Jan. 31 -- Former IAEA chief Mohamed ElBaradei warned that US threats against Iran echo pre-Iraq war warnings. He said Iran poses no immediate danger. ElBaradei called the threats unlawful, reckless, and dangerous for the region.

He criticized the timing of the warnings, noting Iran has not demonstrated any active or imminent military threat. He stressed unilateral threats violate international law and global norms.

ElBaradei compared the situation with Iraq's invasion, noting similar warnings preceded an illegal and destructive war. He said such actions risk massive human and regional destruction.

He urged global leaders to pursue diplomacy rather than military action. ElBaradei emphasized that history shows war decisions wi...