Iran recently showed a strong reaction to the statements made by Peter Hegseth, a television host, regarding the 9/11 attacks. These statements were made on the eve of the twenty-fifth anniversary of these attacks, used as a pretext to justify actions against Tehran, leading to new tensions in Iran-U.S. relations.
Emphasis on Iran's Innocence
Ismail Baqeri, the spokesperson for Iran's Foreign Ministry, strongly protested these statements and reminded that the perpetrators of the 9/11 attacks had no connection to Iran and that this country should not be targeted as a military objective under the pretext of this incident. He also noted that such claims are not only incorrect but also lead to increased tensions and distrust in international relations.
Consequences of Possible Military Actions
Baqeri continued that these types of statements and justifications are, in fact, a way to justify military actions and violations of the sovereignty of countries. He emphasized that Iran has always sought peace and stability in the region and does not accept any form of terrorist operations. According to him, such approaches only lead to more crises in the Middle East.
While these statements have received widespread attention in the international political arena, many analysts believe that using the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks as a tool to justify war is not only unethical but could also lead to greater instability on a global scale.
Ultimately, Iran has reiterated its position of having no connection to these attacks and criticized U.S. military policies, calling for respect for national sovereignty and the rejection of war justifications based on false pretenses.
