Trump, Netanyahu’s threats show weakness, not strength, says Iran

Iran’s Supreme Leader’s adviser Mohammad Mokhber has criticised US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, saying their threats against Iran reflect frustration and helplessness rather than strength.

In a statement issued on Saturday, October 24, Mokhber said Iran was well aware of its adversaries’ vulnerabilities and suggested that pressure tactics would not necessarily achieve their intended objectives.

According to the statement, Mokhber argued that the threats issued by Trump and Netanyahu carried signs of desperation, portraying Tehran as confident in its ability to withstand pressure from Washington and Tel Aviv.

He also suggested that unexpected measures and the use of oil and energy as instruments of pressure could change calculations in the ongoing confrontation.

Mokhber’s remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran, the United States and Israel, with the dispute continuing to raise concerns about regional security, energy supplies and the risk of further escalation.

While he did not provide specific details about the potential measures Iran might take, his comments indicated that Tehran could seek to use its strategic position in the energy sector as leverage against its opponents.

Iran occupies a strategically important position in the global energy landscape, particularly because of its proximity to the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route through which a significant share of the world’s oil supplies passes.

Any disruption to the waterway could have far-reaching consequences for international trade and energy markets.

Mokhber also invoked Iran’s long history and national identity, stressing that the country represented a civilisation with thousands of years of history.

He contrasted Iran’s historical continuity with what he described as concerns within the Israeli government about its future and survival.

His comments reflect Tehran’s broader effort to project resilience in the face of pressure from the United States and Israel.

However, the exchange of hostile rhetoric underscores the continuing challenges facing diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the three sides.

With regional stability and global energy security at stake, the prospect of further confrontation remains a concern for countries across the Middle East and beyond.