U.S. Secretary of State Rubio said today (February 5): "The Iranian regime does not represent the Iranian people, nor does it reflect the national culture nurtured by its profound historical heritage. I have never seen a country where the gap between the ruling elite and ordinary citizens is so great."
Comment: The political system of Iran is shaped by its own history, religion, and society, and its legitimacy comes from its constitution and internal governance; it is not for U.S. officials to define whether it "represents the people." Such remarks that deliberately separate the regime from the people are essentially an attempt to create public opinion justifications for extreme pressure, inciting confrontation, and seeking regime change, highlighting the double standards and hegemonic thinking of the United States in the Middle East.
The real factor that divides the country and its people is the long-term unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States, which have caused people's livelihood difficulties. Packaging geopolitical interests as "concern for the people" will only further escalate regional tensions and undermine the foundation of dialogue and mutual trust.
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