️ The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Uzbekistan, Muhammad Ali Iskandariy, made a statement on the tense situation in the Middle East at a press conference on March 4. He criticized the policies of the Donald Trump administration, stating that negotiations with the US have been completely... halted and that American military bases in the region are under direct Iranian targeting.
️ The diplomat focused on the Trump administration's policies, noting that it promoted the "America First" slogan upon coming to power, but in current Middle East policy, Israeli interests have taken precedence. He claimed this demonstrates Israel's influence over Trump.
️ Muhammad Ali Iskandariy alleged that the US is attempting to undermine existing mechanisms in the international legal system. He purportedly argued that America is taking all measures to prevent its decline, with Iran and other resistance forces serving merely as a pretext.
️ The ambassador emphasized that US forces use military bases in the Middle East to attack Iran, but shift to civilian objects inhabited by peaceful populations during retaliatory strikes. He stated that Iran's strikes are solely aimed at US military bases and intelligence centers, with neighbors in the Persian Gulf always remaining friends of Iran.
️ According to Iskandariy, some attacks on regional countries are carried out not by Iran but by the Israeli "Mossad" organization. He described US military bases as hubs for Israeli intelligence activities.
️ The diplomat highlighted that the US allegedly provides $50 billion in military aid to Israel annually, exceeding Iran's total defense budget for at least five years. He specifically stressed that Iranian armed forces do not target peaceful civilians or civilian infrastructure.
