The United States has taken a more confrontational stance toward Iran. Has this hostility always existed? What changes have occurred in recent years? Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi bluntly explained that America’s decades of hostility toward his country began with the 1979 Islamic Revolution and the ongoing cycle of distrust fostered by the Israeli lobby.
speaking India Today TV Iran’s foreign minister said in an exclusive interview that Iran believes U.S. policies, including that of President Donald Trump, have been shaped by misunderstandings and external influences rather than direct relationships with Iranian society.
Abbas Araghchi traces the roots of today’s hostilities to the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The Islamic Revolution toppled the U.S.-backed shah and replaced the Western-allied monarchy with an Islamic republic, fundamentally changing Iran’s relationship with Washington and its allies.
“It all started with the Islamic Revolution in Iran,” he said. “I think Americans didn’t understand why it happened, so they started to feel hostile about it.”
“Therefore, for the past 47 years, we have been the targets and victims of their hostility towards us,” he said. “They tried everything. They tried several coups. They helped Saddam Hussein wage an eight-year war against us. There was another war last year. All kinds of sanctions. Maximum pressure. And they failed.”
Iran blames Israel lobby for misinformation
The Iranian minister said America’s view of Iran has been shaped by external narratives rather than direct understanding.
“Because they have no real information about Iran and the Iranian people,” he said. “And they are subject to a misinformation campaign, primarily by the Israel lobby.”
Despite the sharp criticism, Araghchi said Iran remained open to a different trajectory in the relationship if the United States changed its policy. His comments come as Tehran and the United States prepare for a third round of indirect nuclear talks in Geneva, mediated by Oman, amid renewed military tensions. He said relations could improve if Washington adopted a respectful approach.
“The only solution to dialogue is to talk to the Iranian people in a language of respect,” he said. “If you speak that language, you will get results. We will speak that same language to them.”
Missile range limited to 2,000 KM
The foreign minister also dismissed claims that Tehran is developing long-range missiles that could reach the United States, calling the claims “fake news.” He said in the interview that Iran had deliberately limited the range of its missiles to less than 2,000 kilometers, which he argued were designed purely for defense and deterrence rather than as a global threat. According to the Iranian minister, Trump has become a victim of fake news.
He said Iran’s missile program was meant to protect the country and blamed Israel and the United States, claiming self-defense during the June war. He accused Israel of being the only actor pursuing conflict in the region and said Iran would continue to maintain its defense capabilities.
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