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US-Iran Relations: A Legacy of Betrayal and Hostility, Says Pezeshkian

Iranian President Pezeshkian attributes the current strained relations between Iran and the US to a multitude of factors, including foreign meddling and draconian sanctions that have eroded trust.
“Initially, interactions between the American and Iranian peoples were marked by cordiality, devoid of animosity or tension,” he observed.
However, Pezeshkian pinpointed the 1953 coup d’état as a pivotal moment that irreparably damaged relations, labeling it a “flagrant example of US interference in Iran’s internal affairs, aimed at thwarting the nationalization of its natural resources.”
He further emphasized that US support for the authoritarian regime of Reza Shah Pehlavi, backing of Saddam Hussein, imposition of crippling sanctions, and unprovoked military aggression – twice, during negotiations – have cumulatively exacerbated distrust.
“The ongoing cycle of military aggression and recent airstrikes has a profound impact on people’s lives, attitudes, and worldview,” he noted.

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