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Trump calls Iranians 'cuckoo'; Araghchi says offensive language does not diminish Iran

The Zioneer Intelligence Desk
Trump calls Iranians 'cuckoo'; Araghchi says offensive language does not diminish Iran

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TL;DR

President Donald Trump said Iranians are 'cuckoo,' according to reports. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that offensive and crude language does not diminish the strength of the Iranian people and their high status.

01 · THE DISPATCH

President Donald Trump called Iranians 'cuckoo' in a statement reported Thursday morning, according to the source covering Iranian news. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi responded that offensive and crude language directed at the great, advanced, and brave people of Iran does not diminish their strength and high status. The exchange follows a similar incident on Wednesday, as The Zioneer reported, when Trump called the Iranian leadership 'cockoo' and Araghchi replied that harsh rhetoric does not diminish Iran. The current report is based on a single source and has not been independently verified.

02 · How it developed

2 developments

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    Araghchi responds to Trump's 'cuckoo' remark, stating it does not diminish Iran.

  2. Iran's Araghchi: Harsh rhetoric does not diminish Iran, we respond with actions

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03 · Source and signal

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