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

South China Morning Post Political StrategyNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by dpaApril 1, 2026 at 10:38 PM
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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