# Iranian diplomat calls Trump’s remarks about Tehran destroying LA election rhetoric

https://mins.news/en/item/95298

- TASS, 2026-10-11 13:44 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2200541

> Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali called Donald Trump’s claims that Iran could destroy Los Angeles and San Diego unfounded, unrealistic and mere campaign rhetoric. Jalali said Iran’s military doctrine is based on defense and deterrence, and suggested Trump was using the threat to evade responsibility and pursue domestic political aims against Democratic rivals in California.

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