Abbas Araghchi called Volodymyr Zelensky a confused clown after Zelensky accused Iran’s leadership of killing its own people. (Images: Reuters)
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Iran Foreign Minister Slams Zelenskyy as 'Confused Clown' Over Protest Remarks

  • Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi attacked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, calling him a "confused clown."
  • The remarks came after Zelenskyy accused Iran's leadership of killing its own people to retain power, made at the World Economic Forum (WEF).
  • Araghchi alleged Zelenskyy was exploiting Western support, "rinsing American and European taxpayers" for his corrupt generals.
  • Zelenskyy had warned that if Iran's clerical leadership survives the violence, it sends a dangerous global message.
  • Iran is a close ally of Russia, which Ukraine has been battling for nearly four years, with accusations of Iran supplying weapons to Russia.

Why It Matters: Iran's Foreign Minister strongly criticized Zelenskyy for his comments on Iranian protests and leadership.

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