Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian issued an open letter to the American public questioning whether Washington is truly pursuing an “America First” agenda or instead operating as a proxy for Israel, while urging Americans to reject coordinated “war propaganda” surrounding Iran.
Pezeshkian argued that portraying Iran as a threat is the result of “manufactured narratives” driven by the military-industrial complex and Israeli political interests, claiming such messaging is used to justify military presence and conflict. He said the U.S. has built extensive military capabilities around Iran despite Tehran posing no direct threat.
The Iranian leader also accused Israel of shaping U.S. policy to deflect attention from its actions in the region, and claimed Washington is being pushed into a broader war that serves foreign interests rather than those of the American people. He directly questioned whether current U.S. policy reflects an “America First” priority. He maintained that Iran has not sought war and is instead responding to what he characterized as continued aggression.
Pezeshkian called on Americans to question official narratives, stating that the portrayal of Iran as an imminent threat is misleading and serves political objectives rather than public interest. He pointed to growing frustration within the United States over foreign policy decisions, suggesting that ordinary citizens in both countries share an interest in avoiding further escalation.
