Iran president Masoud Pezeshkian warns of “costly confrontation” in open letter to Americans

Iran president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has issued a strongly worded open letter to the American people, warning that continued confrontation between both countries could lead to deeper global instability.

In the message, Pezeshkian maintained that the country holds no hostility toward citizens of the United States or other regions, stressing that tensions are rooted in government-level decisions rather than public sentiment.

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The Iranian leader described recent actions by the United States as “aggression” targeting civilian infrastructure, warning that such moves could have long-term consequences for global stability.

He argued that the country’s responses so far have been “measured” and grounded in what he called legitimate self-defence, positioning the country’s actions as reactive rather than provocative.

Pezeshkian also pointed to Washington’s withdrawal from the nuclear agreement as a turning point, blaming the U.S. government for escalating tensions between both nations.

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Call for diplomacy as global stakes rise

While acknowledging the deepening crisis, the Iranian president urged a shift away from escalation, warning that continued confrontation would be both “costly and futile.”

“The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential,” he said, adding that Iran’s long history shows its resilience in the face of external pressure.

His remarks come as global attention turns to the United States, where Donald Trump is expected to address the nation later, a speech that could signal Washington’s next move in the unfolding standoff.