Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has published an open letter addressed to American citizens, emphasizing that Iran has not initiated any war and does not pose a threat to regional security. He states that portraying his country as a threat is unfounded and linked to the political and economic interests of external powers.
Pezeshkian recalled Iran's long and peaceful history, mentioning foreign interventions, including the 1953 coup against Prime Minister Mohammad Mossadegh and the support for the regime of Reza Shah Pahlavi. He also criticized American involvement during the Iran-Iraq war and the sanctions that have burdened the lives of Iranian citizens.
Commenting on the current conflict with the U.S. and Israel, Pezeshkian asked: "Was there any objective threat from Iran to justify American attacks?" He accused the U.S. of acting as a "representative of Israel," pursuing unlawful interests and placing the burden of war on Iranian and American citizens.
According to the Iranian president, the current military clashes do not serve peace or security but rather aim to reinforce the military and political dominance of certain powers in the region. Pezeshkian concluded his message by challenging the narrative that Iran is a threat and presenting his country as a victim of foreign policies.