Iran’s former foreign minister, Mohammad Javad Zarif, has denounced President Donald Trump’s repeated threats and vulgar remarks against Iran.

“Threats, war crimes, profanity and vile insults = sheer desperation,” Zarif wrote on X in response to Trump’s recent comments on Truth Social, which drew widespread condemnation.

The former top diplomat added, “For millennia, Iranians have stood united against arrogant aggressors – even with personal rifles. Iran’s demands are just and reasonable. Respect them. Cut your losses while you can.”