Iranian Ambassador Asks Mexico to Condemn US & Israeli’s Illegal Attacks
This article by Arturo Sánchez Jiménez originally appeared in the February 28, 2026 edition of La Jornada, Mexico’s premier left wing daily newspaper.
Recalling Mexico’s tradition of respect for international law, multilateralism, and the defense of the self-determination of peoples, the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, stated this Saturday that his government expects Mexico to condemn the bombings launched against his country by the United States and Israel.
In a press conference held at his official residence, the diplomat maintained that the attack constitutes “an act of aggression” that, he said, must be condemned in accordance with the principles of the Mexican Constitution and international law. “Mexico’s foreign policy is based on multilateralism, the defense of international law, and respect for the independence of nations. Under these principles, this aggressive attack must be condemned,” he stated.
Pasandideh recalled that Iran and Mexico have maintained friendly relations since 1902 and emphasized that his country “loves Mexico and the Mexican nation very much.” He noted that, in his eight months in Mexico, he has witnessed the Mexican people’s appreciation for sovereignty. “We hope that, given this historical perspective, the Mexican government will condemn this situation,” he insisted.
The ambassador confirmed that the Iranian Supreme Leader is alive and refuted US President Donald Trump’s claims of his death. “An official announcement was made half an hour ago: the Supreme Leader is well, safe, and managing the response to these attacks,” he stated. He added that statements to the contrary “are unsubstantiated claims.”
Regarding the victims, he indicated that so far 106 female students have been confirmed dead after the bomb struck a girls’ school with nearly 200 students. He added that preliminary information indicates around 200 deaths in 24 regions of Iran and 747 injuries. “They are civilians, ordinary people,” he maintained, rejecting the notion that the bombings were directed exclusively at military targets.
Pasandideh maintained that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and has been monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency, which, he said, has issued 15 reports to that effect. He asserted that the accusations against him are “an excuse” and that his country has provided “numerous guarantees” and even offered to limit uranium enrichment.
“Iran has over 5,000 years of history and independence. It is a nation that has endured and knows how to defend itself,” he emphasized. He maintained that his country does not seek war, but will not accept aggression.
He added that the embassy will continue to disseminate updates on the situation through its social media channels.
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