Iran’s president sends message to Americans in unusual open letter

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the American public in an unusual open letter on Wednesday, criticizing the US's actions against Iran. He described the conflict as costly and futile for the United States, arguing that confrontation is less beneficial than peace. Pezeshkian highlighted Iran's historical resilience against aggressors, suggesting the US's approach is misguided. He questioned the benefits of the conflict for the American people and the justification for it, implying there was no real threat from Iran. The letter is seen as an attempt to influence US public opinion and indirectly push for de-escalation.

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Trump says US could end war in Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, with or without a deal

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Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised the US war against his country in an open letter.

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An open letter to the people of the US is rather unusual by Iranian standards.

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Observers see it as an attempt by Iran to convince the US public that its government’s decision was wrong.

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticised the US war against his country in an open letter to the people of the United States on Wednesday, calling it an absurd operation that is costly for their nation.“Today, the world stands at a crossroads,” the president wrote in his message. “Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before.”While Iran had seen many aggressors throughout its history, “All that remains of them are tarnished names in history, while Iran endures – resilient, dignified and proud,” Pezeshkian said.The choice between war and peace would shape the future of entire generations, he said.By Iranian standards, an open letter to the people of the US is rather unusual. Observers therefore see it as an attempt by Iran to convince the US public that its government’s decision was wrong and thus indirectly force a ceasefire.“Exactly which of the American people’s interests are truly being served by this war? Was there any objective threat from Iran to justify such behaviour?” Pezeshkian said in the letter.01:30Trump says US could end war in Iran in 2 to 3 weeks, with or without a deal

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