Pezeshkian: US, Israel exploit Iran’s challenges without genuine concern
President Masoud Pezeshkian says that foreign powers, including the United States and Israel, exploit Iran’s challenges without genuine concern for the country’s welfare.
“It is undeniable that Israel and the US take advantage of our country’s situation. They have done nothing but create problems for us. Their hearts are not with Iran,” Pezeshkian said Thursday in a meeting with intellectuals, political, social, and cultural figures in the northern province of Golestan.
Referring to the recent riots, Pezeshkian added, “During the recent events, Trump and Netanyahu beat the drum of protests. Did they intend to solve our nation’s problems? Has anyone other than them caused issues for us? They have blocked all our paths, frozen our transactions, and obstructed our work, while telling some inside the country that they want to ‘save’ us.”
On Jan. 8 and 9 protests initially sparked by economic grievances turned into unruly scenes of mayhem and destruction. Armed groups infiltrated the demonstrations, leading to damage to shops, government buildings and public facilities, as well as casualties among civilians and security forces.
Iranian authorities confirmed that American and Israeli spy agencies were directly involved, providing funding, training, and media support to the perpetrators.
According to a statement last month by Iran’s Foundation of Martyrs and Veterans Affairs, a total of 3,117 people lost their lives during the riots, including 2,427 innocent civilians and security personnel.
The president stressed the importance of national unity in overcoming challenges, saying, “A great wound has been created. We must repair and heal it with unity and cohesion, not deepen it with division and discord, which only increases the country’s problems.”
Pezeshkian also highlighted the longstanding pressure Iran has faced, asserting that those who themselves commit genocide “speak of humanity and human rights, and accuse us of massacre and plunder.”
He noted that since the beginning of the Islamic Revolution, “all kinds of pressures and conspiracies have been applied to prevent us from serving the people properly.”
“Our responsibility is to understand the situation and continue serving the people despite all the pressures,” he further said.
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Pezeshkian: US, Israel exploit Iran’s challenges without genuine concern
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