Iran minister Javad Zarif accuses US of fabricating war pretext

He vowed Tehran would defend itself even though it does not seek war.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif accused the United States on Thursday of trying to fabricate a pretext for attacking Iran, and vowed Tehran would defend itself even though it does not seek war.

Iran's Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif speaks to mediapersons. (via REUTERS)

“(President) @realDonaldTrump & cohorts waste billions to fly B52s & send armadas to OUR region. Intelligence from Iraq indicate plot to FABRICATE pretext for war,” Zarif said in a tweet.

“Iran doesn’t seek war but will OPENLY & DIRECTLY defend its people, security & vital interests”, he wrote.