Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei while referring to a claim by US President Donald Trump regarding a potential Iranian attack on the cities of Los Angeles and Santiago—and his description of the cost as very negligible—said that to frighten their people, they fabricate an imaginary enemy in the sky in order to overshadow the real threat on the ground.
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Baqaei: The True Threat to Americans Lies Within Their Own Government
3w ago
October 11, 2026
1 min read
📰 IRNA English
📋 Key Takeaway
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei responded to US President Donald Trump's comments about a potential Iranian attack, arguing that the real threat to Americans comes from their own government rather than an external enemy. This statement highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the US and reflects Iran's perspective on US foreign policy.
🔍 Quick Context Guide
💡 Bottom Line:
Baqaei's remarks illustrate Iran's strategy of countering US accusations by framing the US government as a greater threat to its own citizens.
👥 Key Players
Esmaeil Baqaei
MENTIONED
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson
"Baqaei represents the Iranian government's stance on foreign policy and plays a key role in articulating Iran's responses to international criticisms."
Donald Trump
MENTIONED
Former President of the United States
"Trump's comments can influence public perception and policy regarding Iran, reflecting the broader US-Iran relationship."
📰 What Happened
Esmaeil Baqaei responded to Donald Trump's comments about a potential Iranian attack on US cities, arguing that the true threat to Americans is their own government rather than Iran. This statement underscores the ongoing tensions between the two nations.
- Trump suggested that an Iranian attack on US cities would be negligible in cost.
- Baqaei's response emphasizes Iran's narrative of being portrayed as a threat by the US government.
💡 Why It Matters
🇮🇷 For Iran: This statement reinforces Iran's narrative of victimization and deflection of blame, aiming to unify domestic opinion against perceived external threats.
🌍 Regional: It highlights the fraught US-Iran relationship, which affects regional stability and alliances in the Middle East.
🌐 International: The comments reflect the broader discourse on national security and foreign policy in the US, influencing international perceptions of Iran.
📚 Background
The US and Iran have a long history of conflict, particularly since the 1979 Iranian Revolution, which has led to mutual distrust and ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US-Iran relations
Middle Eastern geopolitics
📡 Source:
STATE MEDIA
📊 Confidence:
70%
IRNA is the official news agency of the Iranian government, and its reporting typically reflects the state's perspective and priorities.
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