The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog dismissed Iran’s claims that a recent inspection report—finding Tehran in violation of its legal commitments—could in any way be used to justify Israel’s military strikes on the country,

Calling out President Donald Trump directly, the Supreme Leader added: “The U.S. President threatens us. With his absurd rhetoric, he demands that the Iranian people surrender to him. They should make threats against those who are afraid of being threatened. The Iranian nation isn’t frightened by such threats.”