Iran Asks President Sheinbaum to Condemn US Attacks: “If the US wins, it won’t be difficult for them to attack Mexico or Cuba”
This article originally appeared in the March 12, 2026 edition of El Financiero.
Iran’s ambassador to Mexico, Abolfazl Pasandideh, asked the government of President Claudia Sheinbaum on Thursday, March 12, to condemn the attacks by US President Donald Trump against Tehran.
Abolfazl Pasandideh warned that a potential victory for Washington in the Iran conflict could open the door to aggression against other countries, including Mexico and Cuba .
In an interview with journalist Ciro Gómez Leyva, the diplomat stated that Iran is seeking international support in the face of military actions that, he asserted, have been driven by the United States and Israel .
Pasandideh noted that one of the governments that, in his opinion, has adopted the “most appropriate” stance so far is that of Spain. “The best position in the world, so far, has been that of the Spanish government.”
Iran thanks Mexico for its call for peace amid war with the US
The ambassador thanked Mexico for calling for peace and supporting Spain’s decision not to attack Iran. “In this case, it was completely different from what other countries like Germany and other European countries did, which are in favor of the United States,” he said.
Iran’s ambassador to Mexico warned about the possible geopolitical implications of a US victory in Tehran: “I have also said in my interviews that if the US wins something in Iran, it will not be difficult for them to try to win in Cuba or even in Mexico.”
The diplomat also recalled the principles of the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, noting that Mexico has historically defended the sovereignty of the States.
“We, as also stated in the Political Constitution of the United Mexican States, defend the sovereignty of territories and countries. That is why we ask Mexico to condemn this entire act,” he expressed.
Pasandideh also stated that the Iranian embassy has received numerous expressions of support from Mexican citizens.
“In just one day, we have received more than 10 calls from Mexicans. In addition, we are receiving many emails from the Mexican nation condemning this entire act by the United States and Israel,” he stated.
The ambassador also denounced attacks against civilians and mentioned the case of a bombing against a school.
“They also mention the instant killing of 165 children by a US bomb recently dropped on a school,” he said.
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