Iranian president has released an open letter to the American people
8 hours ago
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- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian released an open letter to the American people, questioning if the U.S. is acting in its own interest or as a proxy for Israel.
- He portrayed Iran as historically non-aggressive, stating it only defends itself and holds no enmity towards the American people, distinguishing between governments and citizens.
- Pezeshkian argued that Iran's portrayal as a threat is manufactured to justify U.S. military dominance, sanctions, and support for the arms industry.
- He cited the heavy U.S. military presence around Iran as the real regional threat and defended Iran's military actions as defensive responses to recent U.S.-Israeli aggression.
- The letter traced current tensions to the 1953 U.S.-backed coup in Iran, subsequent support for the Shah, backing of Saddam Hussein, and recent unprovoked attacks.
- Despite historical pressures, Pezeshkian highlighted Iran's resilience, with improvements in literacy, technology, healthcare, and infrastructure since 1979.
- He condemned recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian infrastructure as war crimes, emphasizing the human cost and questioning whose interests the war serves.
- Pezeshkian suggested the U.S. is being manipulated by Israel to divert attention from Palestinian issues, risking American lives and resources.
- He challenged the 'America First' slogan, urging Americans to seek truth beyond misinformation and consider engagement over costly confrontation.
- The letter concluded by asserting Iran's enduring resilience throughout history and the consequential choice between confrontation and engagement for future generations.