The US Department of State said Iran’s leadership has responded to nationwide protests with violence rather than dialogue, accusing the Islamic Republic of threatening neighbouring countries and US interests in the region.
In a statement posted on X by the Persian-language account of the US Department of State, the department said Iranians had “risked everything to demand freedom and justice” and were met with “brutal violence” by the authorities.
“As if that were not enough, the regime is now threatening neighbouring countries as well as United States interests and assets in the region,” the statement said.
The department said the response reflects what it described as a recurring pattern by Iran’s leaders, accusing them of consistently choosing violence over dialogue both toward their own people and the international community.
The statement urged Iran’s leaders to listen to protesters’ demands rather than resorting to force, as tensions continue to rise amid ongoing demonstrations and regional instability.
