Iranian President Questions ‘America First’ Agenda in Letter Hours Before Trump’s US Address

Key Points:

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian criticized the U.S. "America First" agenda, questioning the justification and consequences of the ongoing U.S. military campaign in Iran, highlighting civilian casualties and infrastructure destruction.
• Pezeshkian accused the U.S. of acting as a proxy for Israel, suggesting that the conflict serves Israeli interests by diverting attention from Palestinian issues and prolonging the war at American expense.
• The letter challenges the narrative of Iran as a threat, asserting that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations and that the perception of Iran as a danger is politically manufactured to justify military actions and economic control.
• President Trump announced potential ceasefire negotiations contingent on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, while maintaining aggressive rhetoric about continuing military strikes until U.S. conditions are met.
• The conflict has lasted over 30 days with unclear end goals, rising U.S. domestic opposition to the war, increased gas prices, and criticism of NATO allies for their lack of involvement in the military efforts.