Iran Issues Arrest Warrant Against Donald Trump

Iran has issued an arrest warrant against US President Donald Trump and 35 others involved in the killing of top general Qassem Soleimani.

Iran has asked Interpol for help in detaining US President Donald Trump soon as he stands down presidency after his term ends. Iran claims that along with 36 others, Donald Trump is also involved in the US drone strike in January that killed a top Iranian general in Baghdad.

However, Interpol said that it wouldn’t consider Iran’s request, meaning Trump faces no danger of arrest. However, the charges show the heightened tensions between Iran and the United State.

Tehran prosecutor Ali Alqasimehr said, “Trump and 35 others whom Iran accuses of involvement in Jan. 3 strike that killed Gen Qassem Soleimani in Baghdad faces murder and terrorism charges”.

Brian Hook, the US special representative for Iran, dismissing the arrest warrant, told in a news conference, “It’s a propaganda stunt that no one takes seriously and makes the Iranians look foolish”.

Interpol also issued a statement saying its guidelines for notices forbids it from “any intervention or activities of a political” nature. Interpol would not consider requests of this nature.