Iran's top diplomat in Egypt declared that domestic unrest has been contained, while accusing the United States and Israel of plotting to destabilize the country.
In an exclusive interview with China Global Television Network (CGTN), Iranian Ambassador to Egypt Mojtaba Ferdosipour, also head of Iran's Interests Section in Egypt, said that social turmoil and violent activities within Iran have ceased and are now under security forces' control.
Ferdosipour attributed previous instability to what he called a foreign-backed plot.
"The situation of social unrest and violent activities, along with the discourse of internal conflict within Iranian society, has been resolved. The narrative — a conspiracy or ideology propagated by external adversaries, notably the United States of America and the usurping Israeli entity — has now collapsed. While peaceful demonstrations continue, acts of violence, arms trafficking, assassinations, social instability, and threats to public safety within Iran have all ceased and are firmly under the oversight of national security forces, particularly the Revolutionary Guard," he said.
"There was a carefully planned conspiracy by the relevant parties in the United States of America, as well as by the usurping Israeli entity, exploiting all their capabilities to create a widespread wave of assassinations within Iranian civil society, with the aim of spreading chaos and igniting an internal war, thus making it easier for the enemy to launch a new aggression against Iran," he added.
Addressing mounting economic woes, Ferdosipour pointed to international sanctions as the root of Iran's struggles.
"These protests also indicate a problem. There is indeed an economic crisis, particularly regarding the standard of living. This problem stems from the economic sanctions imposed on the Islamic Republic of Iran from the beginning of the revolution until now. We are living under an economic blockade and continuous economic sanctions," Ferdosipour said.
He warned that aggression against Iran risks igniting a broader regional crisis.
"Any aggression will not be confined to Iranian territory alone, but will have broad and serious repercussions on the security and stability of the region, as well as on energy security and international navigation. This is a matter that the other side must consider carefully and examine its dimensions, because this is in everyone's interest. Therefore, I emphasize that it is in everyone's interest, including the United States and its allies, to avoid any uncontrollable escalation scenarios in this region and in the face of the Islamic Republic of Iran," said Ferdosipour.
The diplomat reiterated Iran's commitment to negotiations, provided they remain equitable and respect its sovereign rights. "We still believe in diplomacy and joint negotiations, but on the condition that the negotiations are balanced, that the discussions are fair, and that Iran's nuclear rights and the rights of the Iranian people in their nuclear program are preserved. Likewise in other matters, especially defense matters, the Iranian people have the right to defend themselves and to maintain their independent defense capabilities and assets," he said.
In a related diplomatic move, Iran has formally requested the United Nations Secretary-General and Security Council to condemn the United States for inciting violence and threatening to use force against it.
Iran diplomat claims unrest under control, blames US-Israel plot
