Iran rejects Trump's 1979 war claim, cites US aggression

Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei dismissed Trump's claim that Iran has been waging war since the 1979 Revolution, calling it a "deceptive narrative." He cited the 1953 CIA-backed coup, US support for Saddam, and strikes on Iran since February 28, 2026, saying Washington "cannot escape responsibility" for initiating military aggression.