Iran’s Khamenei Brands Trump a Liar in Escalation of Rhetoric

Iran’s Khamenei Brands Trump a Liar in Escalation of Rhetoric

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei accused US President Donald Trump of dishonesty and power abuse, marking the latest rhetorical flare-up between Tehran and the US.

The US and Iran are currently negotiating a new nuclear agreement. Both sides are overturning themselves with accusations. Now Ayatollah Khamenei reacts to Trump's attacks. He accuses the US President of lying and casts wild threats against Israel.

Trump’s latest remarks source of disgrace for himself, Americans: Ayatollah Khamenei

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei has denounced recent remarks by US President Donald Trump as a “disgrace” to himself and the American nation.

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s political and military leadership has sharply criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s statements during his first major trip to the Middle East, calling the Iranian leadership “corrupt and ineffective.” Iranian officials have dismissed the remarks as frivolous, provocative and contrary to international diplomatic etiquette. “Some of President Trump’s statements are so superficial and baseless that they do not deserve any s…