Iran slams US president’s remarks, accuses Washington of undermining Tehran shielding Israel

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has fiercely condemned recent comments made by US President Donald Trump, accusing Washington of distorting the truth about Iran’s role in the region and turning a blind eye to Israeli actions.

Speaking to reporters following a cabinet meeting on May 14, Araghchi criticised what he described as a “deceitful narrative” from the White House, rejecting claims that Tehran was responsible for instability in the Middle East, Caliber.Az reports per Iranian media.

“I heard the US president’s remarks last night. Unfortunately, a deceitful narrative was presented. It is the United States, through its sanctions over the past forty-plus years, and with its military and non-military pressures and threats, that has obstructed the progress of the Iranian nation," he said.

Araghchi further contended that the United States, not Iran, was responsible for the country’s economic challenges, criticising what he described as Washington’s “hegemonic policies”.

“The one truly responsible for Iran’s economic hardships is America and its hegemonic policies that have been imposed on our people,” he added.

He also took aim at US policy towards Israel, accusing Washington of turning a blind eye to Tel Aviv’s actions in the region while unfairly vilifying Iran.

“The fact that the US turns a blind eye to Israel’s threats and all the crimes committed by Israel in the region, while trying to portray Iran as a threat, is pure deception. It is a deliberate attempt to distort the reality of who the true aggressor is.”

By Aghakazim Guliyev