An Iranian president, Pezeshkian, penned an open letter addressed to the people of the United States of America, and to all seeking truth amidst "distortions and manufactured narratives," to present Iran's perspective on its history and current relations. The letter emphasizes Iran's identity as one of the oldest continuous civilizations, asserting that despite historical advantages, it has never chosen aggression, expansion, colonialism, or domination in its modern history. It highlights that Iran has never initiated a war, even after enduring occupation, invasion, and sustained pressure, and has instead bravely defended itself against attackers.

The letter stresses that the Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including those in America, Europe, or neighboring countries. It argues that Iranians consistently differentiate between governments and their people, a principle deeply rooted in their culture. Therefore, portraying Iran as a threat is deemed inconsistent with historical reality and current observable facts, instead being labeled as a "product of political and economic whims of the powerful" designed to "manufacture an enemy" to justify pressure, maintain military dominance, sustain the arms industry, and control strategic markets.

Pezeshkian points out that the United States has concentrated significant military forces, bases, and capabilities around Iran, a country that has not initiated a war since the founding of the U.S. He contends that recent American aggressions launched from these bases demonstrate the threatening nature of such a military presence, explaining Iran's strengthening of its defensive capabilities as a "measured response grounded in legitimate self-defense," rather than an initiation of war or aggression.

The letter traces the turning point in Iran-U.S. relations to the 1953 coup d’état, described as an illegal American intervention to prevent the nationalization of Iran’s resources. This event, it argues, disrupted Iran’s democratic process, reinstated dictatorship, and sowed deep distrust. This distrust was further exacerbated by America’s support for the Shah’s regime, its backing of Saddam Hussein during the 1980s war, the imposition of extensive sanctions, and unprovoked military aggressions, even amidst negotiations. Despite these pressures, Iran claims to have grown stronger, with significant advancements in literacy, higher education, modern technology, healthcare, and infrastructure, presenting these as "measurable, observable realities that stand independent of fabricated narratives."

However, the letter also acknowledges the "destructive and inhumane impact of sanctions, war, and aggression on the lives of the resilient Iranian people." It warns that continued military aggression and bombings profoundly affect people's lives and perspectives, leading to questions about whose interests are truly served by such actions. Pezeshkian specifically asks if there was any objective threat from Iran to justify such behavior and if "America First" is truly among the U.S. government's priorities, suggesting that the massacre of innocent children, destruction of medical facilities, or boasts about bombing a country serve only to damage the United States' global standing.

The letter asserts that Iran pursued negotiations, reached an agreement, and fulfilled all commitments, while the U.S. government made "destructive choices" by withdrawing from the agreement, escalating confrontation, and launching aggressions during negotiations. Attacking Iran’s vital infrastructure, including energy and industrial facilities, is called a direct attack on the Iranian people and a "war crime" with consequences extending "far beyond Iran’s borders," generating instability, increasing human and economic costs, and perpetuating cycles of tension and resentment. This, he states, is a "sign of strategic bewilderment and an inability to achieve a sustainable solution."

Pezeshkian also questions if America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime, suggesting Israel manufactures an Iranian threat to divert global attention from its actions toward Palestinians and aims to shift the burden of its "delusions" onto Iran, the region, and the United States in pursuit of "illegitimate interests."

The letter concludes by inviting readers to look beyond "misinformation" and engage with those who have visited Iran or observe accomplished Iranian immigrants. It states that the world stands at a crossroads, with continued confrontation being more costly and futile. The choice between confrontation and engagement is presented as consequential, shaping the future for generations. The letter reiterates Iran's enduring resilience through millennia of history, stating that while aggressors' names are tarnished, Iran "endures—resilient, dignified, and proud."