Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian pens open letter to American public, says we are not your enemy
In a rare direct communications with the American public, Pezeshkian reiterated that “the Iranian people harbour no enmity” toward Americans.
Iran's open letter to America: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian has written an open letter addressing the Americans directly. At the outset of the Middle East war, Trump directly addressed Iranians and said: “This is the single greatest chance for the Iranian people to take back their country.” In a similar move, Pezeshkian delivered a message that challenges the narrative of war just hours around a major address by Donald Trump.
In a rare direct communications with the American public, Pezeshkian reiterated that “the Iranian people harbour no enmity” toward Americans.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian wrote, “The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries.” “Even in the face of repeated foreign interventions and pressures throughout their proud history, Iranians have consistently drawn a clear distinction between governments and the peoples they govern. This is a deeply rooted principle in Iranian culture and collective consciousness not a temporary political stance,” he stated.
In his letter, Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran has consistently tried to pursue dialogue but accused the United States of repeated aggression. The letter was made public just hours before Donald Trump was set to address the nation and announce a major decision on the Iran conflict.
Speaking directly to American citizens, Pezeshkian stressed that Iranians hold no hostility toward people in other countries, including those in the U.S., Europe, and neighboring regions. The timing of the letter appeared deliberate, coming as Trump reinforced his hardline stance in a national speech, claiming the U.S. military had severely weakened Iran and warning of further strikes that could push the country into the “Stone Age.”
Pezeshkian’s message pushed back against Trump’s claim that Iran is finished. He questioned whether the war truly serves American interests, asking if continued military action benefits ordinary citizens or simply advances geopolitical goals. He also criticised Trump’s “America First” approach, suggesting that prolonged conflict contradicts the policy’s core principles.