Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a message directed at the American public, asserting that Iran does not view ordinary U.S. citizens as adversaries, according to reports from state-run media.

In the letter, Pezeshkian attempted to counter longstanding tensions between the two nations, claiming that portraying Iran as an enemy of the American people does not reflect reality. He wrote that such a view was “neither ⁠consistent with historical reality nor ⁠with present-day observable facts.”

At the same time, the Iranian leader called on the United States to halt its military campaign, warning that Iran would endure regardless of American actions.

“Today, the world stands at a crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before,” he said.

“The choice between confrontation and engagement is both real and consequential; its outcome will shape the future for generations to come,” he added.