Iranian president releases open letter to the American people

On Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an open letter addressed to the American people, outlining Iran's foreign policy stance. Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran has not initiated any wars in modern history and does not view itself as a regional threat. He cited the 1953 coup as a historical root of Iranian distrust toward Washington and criticized current economic sanctions. The president argued that the portrayal of Iran as an adversary is a construct intended to justify military spending and global pressure. Additionally, he asserted that any attacks on Iranian infrastructure would have consequences beyond the nation's borders. Conversely, former U.S. President Donald Trump recently suggested that the new Iranian leadership might be seeking a ceasefire, though no official details were provided. Pezeshkian concluded by stating that Iran seeks to distinguish between the American government's policies and the American public.