Iran’s president wrote to U.S. citizens, questioning if the war genuinely puts “America First”
The conflict, triggered by a US-Israeli attack on Iran on February 28, has spread throughout the Middle East and caused worldwide economic disruption.
Iran’s president asked the American people whether the conflict in the Middle East truly serves an “America First” agenda; speaking ahead of Donald Trump’s highly anticipated address, he accused the United States of committing war crimes and acting under the influence of Israel.
This war—which began on February 28 with a US-Israeli strike against Iran—has since engulfed the entire Middle East, triggering global economic turmoil.
More than a month later, US President Trump claimed on Wednesday that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was seeking a ceasefire; however, Tehran has denied this claim. In an open letter published on his website on Wednesday, Pezeshkian stated, “Attacking Iran’s critical infrastructure—including energy and industrial facilities—amounts to directly targeting the Iranian people.”
“Beyond constituting war crimes, the repercussions of such actions could extend far beyond Iran’s borders.”
He further added, “They sow instability, escalate human and economic costs,” and “plant the seeds of resentment that will endure for years to come.”
“In reality, whose interests among the American people are actually being served by this war?”
Describing the conflict as costly for both sides, Pezeshkian questioned whether “any specific threat had been posed by Iran that would justify such conduct.”
He also raised the question of whether Washington had entered the war “as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that government.”
“Is ‘America First, is it truly one of the U.S. government’s priorities today?” Pezeshkian asked.
He further stated that ordinary Americans are not enemies of Iran, “even despite repeated foreign interference and pressure.”
His letter came ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump’s prime-time address to the American people regarding the conflict with Iran—a situation marked by declining approval ratings, economic setbacks, and mounting diplomatic repercussions.
On Wednesday, Trump stated that he would consider a ceasefire only if the Strait of Hormuz were reopened, as Tehran’s complete closure of this vital oil corridor has sent shockwaves through the global economy.
