Iran’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement Wednesday condemning recent U.S. Assertions regarding potential military action against the Islamic Republic, characterizing Washington’s policies as a campaign of “maximum pressure, threats, and interference” in Iran’s internal affairs.
The ministry asserted that the U.S. Position is not motivated by genuine concern for the Iranian people, but rather by a desire to destabilize the country by inciting violence and terrorism. The statement emphasized that the Iranian Constitution recognizes the right to peaceful protest and that the government is committed to addressing legitimate public demands within the bounds of the law.
Acknowledging economic difficulties within Iran, the ministry attributed a significant portion of these challenges to the “all-out economic and financial war” waged by the United States through the imposition of sanctions. These actions, the statement continued, extend beyond economics to include psychological warfare, disinformation campaigns, threats of military intervention, and support for violent groups.
The ministry argued that such conduct violates the principles of the United Nations Charter, international law, and the foundations of the international human rights system. It cited a long history of U.S. Intervention in Iran, referencing the 1953 coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of Prime Minister Mohammad Mosaddegh, U.S. Support for Iraq during the Iran-Iraq War (1980-1988), and the imposition of unilateral sanctions.
The statement called on the international community to recognize the “illegal and inhumane nature” of U.S. Sanctions, arguing that they directly harm the livelihoods of ordinary Iranians and potentially constitute crimes against humanity. It asserted that Iran will defend its sovereignty and independence through vigilance, reliance on its cultural heritage, and national unity.
These remarks followed similar statements by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who reiterated that Iran’s internal affairs are solely the concern of its people. The ministry’s statement came in response to recent comments from President Donald Trump and other U.S. Officials, who have suggested the possibility of military aggression against Iran if the government were to suppress protests sparked by the decline of the Iranian rial.
The Islamic Republic has consistently stated its willingness to address economic grievances while simultaneously maintaining a firm stance against attempts to transform protests into widespread disorder. The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, adopted in 1979 and amended in 1989, establishes a hybrid system of theocratic and democratic elements, with ultimate sovereignty vested in God, according to Articles One and Two. But, democratic procedures are subject to oversight by the Guardian Council and the Supreme Leader, as outlined in Chapter Eight of the Constitution.
