The letter states:

1. Iran harbors “no enmity” toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries
2. Recent US actions are “aggression” targeting civilians and infrastructure, setting up for long-term global instability
3. “What Iran has done, and continues to do, is a measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense”
4. The decision to withdraw from the Iran Nuclear Deal was “made by the US government”
5. “Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before”

Pezeshkian concludes by saying, “the choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential. Throughout its millennia of proud history, Iran has outlasted many aggressors.”

He also stated that:

“Iran is one of humanity’s oldest civilizations.

We never started a war. Never invaded. Never colonized. We defend ourselves that’s all.

Stop the manufactured “threat.” Stop the bombs.

Peace serves us all. Hatred serves
no one”