Iran has strongly criticised Donald Trump after his controversial remarks describing India and China as “hellholes.” Responding sharply, Iran’s consulate in Hyderabad called both nations “the cradles of Civilisation,” while condemning Trump’s language as offensive and inappropriate.

The reaction came after Trump made the remarks in a strongly worded letter addressing birthright citizenship and immigration policies in the United States. His comments triggered criticism from Iran, which accused him of using racist language and making repeated hostile statements. In its response, the Iranian consulate said, “China and India are the cradles of Civilisation. In fact, the #hellhole is where its war-criminal president threatened to decimate the civilisation in Iran.”

Iran also issued another statement targeting Trump’s tone and repeated public comments. It said, “Every day, with a new post, Trump's inhumanity proves to be beyond infinity. This is the racism itself.” The remarks highlight the ongoing tension between Iran and the United States, especially in the context of political rhetoric and international relations.

Trump’s original statement was part of a broader argument against current immigration trends and birthright citizenship laws in the US. In the letter, he expressed concern about immigrants coming from countries like India and China. He wrote, “A baby here becomes an instant citizen, and then they bring the entire family in from China or India or some other hellhole on the planet. You don't have to go too far to see that. English is not spoken here anymore. That there's almost no loyalty to this country amongst the immigrant class coming in today, which was not always the case.”

The letter also compared present-day immigrants with earlier generations from Europe. Trump argued that groups such as the Irish, Italians, Polish, Lithuanians, Romanians, and Russians had successfully integrated into American society. He claimed that the concept of the “melting pot” had weakened over time, stating that “the melting pot is just a chamber pot now.”

Further, Trump criticised birthright citizenship, calling it “ludicrous,” and targeted the American Civil Liberties Union for its role in legal and immigration matters. He said the organisation had “done more damage to this nation than all the mafia families put together.” His remarks also accused immigrants of taking advantage of public services, particularly healthcare, and suggested that taxpayers were unfairly burdened by the costs of treating undocumented individuals.

In another part of the letter, Trump raised concerns about immigration from China specifically. He wrote, “Our nation is being overrun with Chinese coming here just to drop a baby on our shores to then bring in the entire family. How about some common sense in a bankrupt nation. ACLU Attorney Wang is pushing to destroy our national identity, turn us into a colony of China, but it's not limited to China, it's also India.”

The statements have drawn strong reactions, with Iran’s response standing out for its direct criticism and defence of India and China’s historical and cultural importance. By calling them “cradles of Civilisation,” Iran emphasised their long-standing contributions to global heritage and rejected the negative portrayal made by Trump.

This exchange reflects the sharp divide in views on immigration and global politics. While Trump’s remarks focus on domestic policy concerns in the US, Iran’s response frames the issue as one of respect, cultural recognition, and international dignity. The controversy has added another layer to ongoing political debates surrounding immigration, identity, and global relations.