EXCLUSIF : IRAN face à l'escalade militaire majeure, le sort du Monde ? [EN DIRECT]

In this interview, Mohamed Aminjad, the Iranian Ambassador to France, provides the Iranian government’s perspective on what he characterizes as illegal and illegitimate military aggression by the United States and Israel. The discussion covers the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, the country’s military strategy, domestic unrest, and the future of its nuclear program. **The Attack on the Supreme Leader and Military Escalation** Ambassador Aminjad reveals that a major military escalation occurred on Saturday, February 28, which he describes as an undeclared war. According to the Ambassador, the United States and Israel launched a surprise early-morning attack on various Iranian locations. Most notably, he claims the Supreme Leader was killed ("martyred") alongside his wife, daughter, daughter-in-law, and three grandchildren. Aminjad dismisses media reports that the leader lived in a deep underground bunker, stating he was at home in a family setting when the strike occurred. The Ambassador frames Iran’s subsequent military actions as a "natural right of self-defense." He notes that this conflict interrupted a third round of technical negotiations regarding the nuclear program that were supposed to take place in Vienna, following previous talks in Oman and Geneva. He asserts that Iran had previously shown restraint after an earlier clash in June 2025, but the recent "brutal" invasion has forced a full military response. **Domestic Unrest and Human Rights Accusations** Addressing accusations that Iran is a "terrorist state" that massacres its own people, Aminjad offers a sharp rebuttal to Western figures. He specifically disputes Donald Trump’s claim of 30,000 to 60,000 deaths during internal repressions. The Ambassador provides an official government tally of 3,117 deaths, which includes approximately 500 police officers and 600 "rioters." He insists that the protests were initially pure economic grievances regarding currency exchange rates, which the government was prepared to address, but were later hijacked and manipulated by foreign agents, including Mossad. He categorically denies "black propaganda" claims, such as the allegation that the government charged families for the bullets used to kill protesters or for burial costs. He maintains that Iran is a free society with its own cultural and religious logic, and that the "Woman, Life, Freedom" movement was amplified by foreign interests to create a pretext for external aggression. **Military Strategy and Regional Proxies** The Ambassador justifies strikes against regional infrastructure, including targets in Dubai and Saudi Arabia, by labeling them as "legitimate targets" because they host American military bases or interests used to prepare aggressions against Iran. He emphasizes that Iran considers neighboring countries "brothers" and has no desire to harm them, but will not hesitate to strike US assets wherever they are located. Regarding the Strait of Hormuz, Aminjad asserts that Iran has historically been the primary guarantor of stability in the region. He blames the current volatility entirely on the presence of the US military "armada." When questioned about "proxies" like Hamas and Hezbollah, Aminjad rejects the term. He describes Hamas as an independent Palestinian movement fighting 90 years of occupation. While Iran supports their cause, he denies they act under Iranian orders. Similarly, he claims Hezbollah is a Lebanese political entity that did not participate in Iran’s direct defense during the recent 12-day conflict. **Nuclear Ambitions and Advanced Weaponry** Aminjad discusses Iran’s military capabilities, specifically mentioning drones and hypersonic missiles capable of reaching speeds of 15,000 km/h. He argues that these missiles are Iran’s primary deterrent and the only reason the country survived the initial stages of the war. He accuses the opposition of targeting Iranian schools and hospitals, citing a specific instance where 171 children were allegedly killed in a strike on a primary school in Minob. On the nuclear issue, the Ambassador reminds the audience of the religious fatwa against nuclear weapons. However, he acknowledges that the assassination of the Supreme Leader and the humiliation of the Iranian people might lead to a "change in defensive means" in the future. While Iran remains a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), he suggests that the strategy could evolve if the country is pushed "to the wall." He contrasts Iran’s transparency with Israel, which he points out possesses nuclear weapons while remaining outside international oversight. **Geopolitics and the Path to Peace** The Ambassador is cautious regarding the roles of Russia and China, noting historical friendships and common economic interests but declining to detail specific military cooperation. He views the US goal as "regime change," a policy he claims has been active for 47 years. Despite the loss of the Supreme Leader, he insists the country will not implode, as its destiny is in the hands of the Iranian people. In closing, Aminjad suggests that the key to peace does not lie with Iran, which he claims has always been willing to negotiate in good faith, as seen in the 2015 JCPOA. He places the burden on the US and Israel to stop their "logic-less" operations. He calls on the younger generation to stand for justice and dignity, regardless of race or religion, and recommends the study of classical Iranian poetry—such as the works of Hafiz and Rumi—to understand the deep-rooted peaceful nature of Iranian culture. He remains open to future diplomatic discussions, though he remains skeptical of the current Western political climate.