# Iranian diplomat: US turn to allies on Iran issue shows weakness

https://mins.news/en/item/27515

- TASS, 2026-08-20 15:58 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2175751

> Iranian Consul General in Mumbai Saeid Reza Mosayeb Motlagh said Donald Trump’s appeal to US allies over Iran demonstrates Washington’s weakness. He accused Trump of seeking to isolate and pressure Iran to make up for a military defeat, while saying the Iranian people would continue resisting. He added that countries trading with Tehran would coordinate to prevent disruption.

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