Iran defense minister: Trump's Jerusalem move will hasten Israel's destruction
BEIRUT - US President Donald Trump's decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel's capital will hasten the country's destruction, Iran's defense minister said Monday.
"(Trump's) step will hasten the destruction of the Zionist regime and will double the unity of Muslims," said Brig. Gen. Amir Hatami, according to state media.
The army's chief of staff, General Mohammad Baqeri, said Trump's "foolish move" could be seen as the beginning of a new intifada, or Palestinian uprising.
