Iran Taunts Israel with ‘Run to Daddy’ Remark Amid Fresh Tensions with Trump
In a sharp and provocative response to rising regional tensions, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi took a swipe at both Israel and former U.S. President Donald Trump by invoking Trump’s controversial new nickname—“Daddy.” Araqchi mocked Israel, saying it had “no choice but to run to Daddy” to avoid destruction by Iranian missiles.
His comments came in a fiery post on Saturday, where he warned of Iran’s willingness to unleash its “true capabilities” if provoked. He also urged Trump to adopt a more respectful tone when addressing Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, particularly if the U.S. intends to resume stalled nuclear negotiations.
Iran Warns of “Real Capabilities”
Araqchi declared that the Israeli regime had to rely on U.S. support to survive recent hostilities. “The great and powerful Iranian people, who showed the world that the Israeli regime had no choice but to run to ‘Daddy’ to avoid being flattened by our missiles, do not take kindly to threats and insults,” he wrote. “If illusions lead to worse mistakes, Iran will not hesitate to unveil its real capabilities.”
This came just days after a ceasefire was implemented in the region, suggesting the fragile truce could be at risk if tensions continue to escalate.
Trump’s ‘Daddy’ Label Sparks Global Reaction
The nickname “Daddy” surfaced during a recent NATO summit in The Netherlands, where NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte jokingly referred to Trump as such, in reference to his aggressive posture toward Iran and Israel. Trump’s controversial use of profanity on live television while expressing frustration over continued hostilities between the two countries drew global attention.
Araqchi Demands Respect for Iran’s Supreme Leader
Araqchi also criticized Trump for what he called a “disrespectful and unacceptable tone” toward Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, accusing him of alienating millions of Khamenei’s loyal followers. “If President Trump is genuine about wanting a deal, he should put aside this tone and stop hurting the sentiments of millions who follow the Supreme Leader,” he said.
His statement followed Trump’s social media post where he claimed to have spared Khamenei’s life, alleging he had precise knowledge of his location during a past military confrontation but chose not to target him. Trump added that Khamenei had shown “ingratitude” for this supposed restraint.
