Iran on Thursday accused United States President Donald Trump of attempting to fabricate a smokescreen for war.
Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif declared that his country would defend itself.
In a tweet, the official said instead of fighting COVID-19 in America, Trump and his ‘cohorts’ waste billions to fly B52s and send armadas to Iranian region.
‘Intelligence from Iraq indicates a plot to FABRICATE pretext for war. Iran doesn’t seek war but will OPENLY & DIRECTLY defend its people, security & vital interests,’ Zarif wrote.
The U.S. military flew B-52 bombers to the Middle East on Wednesday, but the bombers have left.
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On Thursday, The Pentagon announced that the Nimitz aircraft carrier would return to its homeport.
Tensions are running high ahead of January 3, the date a U.S. drone strike killed Iranian General Qassem Soleimani in Iraq.
Iran has lined up activities to commemorate the first year anniversary.
Hossein Dehghan, a military adviser to Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has warned against starting a war.
‘I saw on the news that the Americans are on alert for fear of revenge (over Soleimani’s killing) and have flown two B-52 bombers over the Persian Gulf.’
‘All their military bases in the region are covered by our missiles. I advise the White House evictee (Trump) not to turn the New Year into mourning for Americans,’ the ex-Defence Minister wrote on Twitter.
AFRICA TODAY NEWS, NEW YORK