The Muslim Public Affairs Centre, MPAC, has condemned what it described as external interference in Iran’s internal affairs, warning that foreign involvement could escalate tensions and undermine the Iranian people’s right to determine their own future.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the group said it stood in solidarity with Iranians engaged in peaceful protests following years of economic hardship, which it largely attributed to United States sanctions on Iran. MPAC said the sanctions had contributed to widespread suffering and poverty across the country.
The organization also accused Israel of carrying out covert actions that it said have further destabilized Iran, and warned that both the United States and Israel were seeking to exploit the unrest for geopolitical advantage.
“There is evidence that foreign agents have infiltrated protests to hijack legitimate grievances and provoke violence,” MPAC said..
Citing claims by Iranian authorities that some demonstrators had attacked law enforcement officers and civilians, leading to deaths, MPAC criticized statements by the U.S. President encouraging protest actions in Iran, arguing that such remarks could endanger innocent lives.
The group contrasted the U.S. stance on Iran with its handling of domestic unrest, noting that protests against police brutality and systemic racism in the United States have been met with force, including the use of tear gas, rubber bullets and, in some cases, live ammunition.
The statement also referenced incidents in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities where protests related to immigration enforcement and police conduct were forcefully dispersed, resulting in injuries and fatalities. MPAC also pointed to protests in Israel that it said were met with government crackdowns and restrictive laws affecting free speech and public assembly.
Questioning the motives of Washington and Tel Aviv, MPAC said their actions toward Iran were not driven by concern for the welfare of the Iranian people but by an attempt to destabilize a long-standing adversary.
Signed by MPAC Executive Chairman, Disu Kamor, the organization said Iran, like any sovereign nation, has a responsibility to protect itself from foreign interference and sabotage.
MPAC further condemned threats of military action against Iran by U.S. officials, warning that such moves could endanger regional and global security. It described military escalation as “a recipe for disaster” and said the Iranian people would resist efforts to undermine their sovereignty.
Drawing parallels with Iraq and Libya, MPAC urged Iranians to be wary of foreign intervention, while also calling on the Iranian government to engage in constructive dialogue with opposition groups.
“A peaceful, internally driven process remained the only viable path to resolving Iran’s challenges”, the organization said.
Group warns against foreign interference in Iran, calls for dialogue
