Ali Akbar Valiati, advisor to the Supreme Leader on international affairs, reacted to the recent statements of Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, with criticisms that reflect the depth of his perspective on the history and civilization of Iran. Valiati pointed to tragedies such as Hiroshima, Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, believing that those responsible for these disasters have no right to lecture Iran on ethics.
Valiati's response to Rubio's statements
In his remarks directed at Rubio, Valiati emphasized that the real problem is not with the Islamic Revolution, but with the great and independent civilization of Iran. He noted that with its glorious and rich history, this country, as one of the oldest civilizations in the world, has always walked the path of independence and progress. Valiati added: "Iran, with its rich culture and abundant history, has always been recognized as a strong and independent country on the global stage, and this is intolerable for some countries, especially the United States."
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The history of Iran and global criticisms
Continuing, Valiati criticized the historical behaviors of the United States towards other countries and emphasized that the U.S., as a country claiming human rights, should first take a look at its own history and learn from the humanitarian disasters it has caused. He said: "A country that has sacrificed millions of innocent people through atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, as well as devastating wars in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, cannot teach other countries about human rights and ethics."
Valiati, emphasizing the need to respect the history and culture of other nations, pointed to the power and independence of Iran and noted: "Iran, as an independent country with an ancient history, has always stood firm against external pressures and sanctions, and this resilience demonstrates the strength and will of the Iranian people."
Consequences of Valiati's statements
Valiati's statements reflect a new approach in defending the history and culture of Iran against international accusations and criticisms. These remarks can be seen as a message to other countries that they must respect the history and culture of nations and avoid making incorrect judgments about them. Valiati stated that "one cannot insult an ancient nation with a rich culture and expect it to remain silent," emphasizing the need to preserve cultural identity and independence.
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