Iran accused US President Donald Trump on Tuesday of encouraging political destabilization, inciting violence, and threatening the country’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national security, Iran's UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani wrote to the UN Security Council.
"The United States and the Israeli regime bear direct and undeniable legal responsibility for the resulting loss of innocent civilian lives, particularly among the youth,” he wrote in the letter, which was also sent to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
He wrote the letter in response to a social media post by Trump earlier on Tuesday.
"Iranian Patriots, keep protesting - take over your institutions! Save the names of the killers and abusers. They will pay a big price," Trump shared on Truth Social, a complement to his speech in Detroit on the same day.
"One death is too much," the US president added.
"I have cancelled all meetings with Iranian Officials until the senseless killing of protesters stops. Help is on its way. MIGA!" he assured.
Trump to meet officials on Iran response decision
Trump's comments come as he is expected to convene senior administration officials on Tuesday to discuss possible courses of action regarding Iran. The meeting will be "significant," several US officials told The Jerusalem Post.
According to a Monday report by The Wall Street Journal, US Vice President JD Vance is among the senior officials pushing Trump towards a new round of negotiations with Iran as a final option before striking the regime.
Tobias Holcman contributed to this report.