Iran Embassy rejects western media misinformation on its internal situation
Diplomatic Correspondent
A discussion meeting on the recent situation in Iran and the Middle East was held on Wednesday, at the Iran Cultural Centre in Dhaka. Imams, khatibs and prominent Islamic scholars attended the event
Speaking at the meeting, Cultural Counsellor of the Iranian Embassy in Dhaka, Seyed Reza Mirmohammadi, shared his views on Iran’s current internal situation and what he described as “misrepresentation by Western media.”
Mir Mohammadi said protests by Iranian traders began on January 1 over the widening gap between the local currency and the dollar and euro.
He described the protests as a natural reaction that could occur in any country. However, he claimed that while the demonstrations were initially peaceful, they later turned violent after what he termed “foreign interference.”
According to him, the United States and Israel exploited the situation by inciting unrest against Iran.
He alleged that armed groups trained and directed by foreign powers opened fire on protesters and civilians, leading to widespread violence and loss of life.
He further claimed that during the violence, attackers set fire to mosques, buses and ambulances, vandalised shops, and targeted ordinary citizens, including mosque security guards, hospital nurses and members of the police force.
“The scale and nature of the violence made it clear that this was not the work of ordinary protesters, but of organised armed groups,” he said, adding that supporters of Iran’s leadership would never engage in such acts.
Mir Mohammadi stated that a total of 3,117 people were killed in what he described as terrorist attacks in January.
Among them, he said, were 2,427 civilians and security personnel, while 690 were members of militant groups.
He accused Western media of exaggerating and distorting the events by using their global media platforms to spread misinformation.
He also said social media and virtual platforms were used to coordinate and guide militant groups inside Iran.
To disrupt these links, the Iranian government temporarily restricted international internet access, while keeping domestic institutional networks operational.
He claimed Iran had demonstrated its ability to disable Starlink services during this period.
Addressing the audience, Mir Mohammadi alleged that the United States and Israel continue to conspire against Iran, but said all such efforts had been thwarted.
He urged people to rely on Iranian news agencies rather than Western media to understand the country’s real situation.In response to a question, he appealed to imams and khatibs to reflect Iran’s “true reality” in their sermons so that ordinary people in Bangladesh can gain a clearer understanding of Iran.
Another participant asked how Iran has remained united despite facing repeated external pressure over the years.
Mirmohammadi replied that Iran’s unity is based on three pillars: leadership, a united population, and Islam.
He described current challenges as a “war against a global media empire,” claiming that actions by the United States and Israel stem from fear rather than strength.
Referring to what he called a 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, he said Iran emerged victorious and that the January 8 attack was viewed by Iranians as the “13th day of that war.”
He concluded by seeking prayers from the people of Bangladesh and expressing confidence that Iran would overcome all obstacles.