WANA (Apr 23) – In Iran, the heads of the three branches of government have issued coordinated statements in response to recent remarks by Donald Trump, emphasizing national unity and rejecting claims of internal political divisions.

 

The controversy followed Trump’s reposting of a statement by Marc Thiessen, which sparked widespread criticism. The statement read: “If there are two groups in Iran—one that wants a deal and one that does not—let’s kill those who don’t want a deal.” The position, which echoed earlier suggestions about targeting Iranian negotiators, triggered strong reactions within Iran’s political sphere.

In response, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Speaker of Parliament, stated that political labels such as “hardliner” and “moderate” have no place in Iran, stressing that all factions are united under the identity of being “Iranian” and “revolutionary.” He described the unity between the people and the government as “ironclad.”

 

Similarly, Gholamhossein Mohseni-Ejei, head of the judiciary, dismissed such labels as “fabricated terms in Western political discourse,” asserting that all political currents in Iran operate with cohesion under the country’s leadership. He also warned of consequences, stating that any aggressor would ultimately “regret” their actions.

 

President Masoud Pezeshkian echoed these sentiments, highlighting the importance of national solidarity and a unified path forward. In their joint messaging, Iran’s top officials underscored themes such as “one God, one leader, one nation, and one path”—framing unity as the cornerstone of the country’s response to external pressure.

Adding to these reactions, Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s foreign minister, emphasized that “the field and diplomacy are fully coordinated fronts within a single struggle.” He pointed to what he described as the failure of “terrorist attacks by the Israeli regime,” arguing that the continued cohesion, discipline, and strategic direction of Iran’s governing institutions demonstrate institutional resilience. He also stated that the Iranian people are “more unified than ever.”

 

The statements, widely shared across social media platforms, were also reinforced by the First Vice President and the Secretariat of the Supreme National Security Council, signaling a coordinated institutional stance.

 

Political observers interpret this rare alignment among Iran’s top branches as a clear message to external audiences: narratives suggesting internal division are being firmly countered by official assertions of unity and cohesion.