Let’s cut through the propaganda fog.

The fact that the Iranian leader sounded coherent, articulate, and level-headed in the aftermath of the United States’ illegal attacks on his country isn’t surprising. Many of these so-called “rogue state” leaders are far more rational and strategically minded than Western media often portrays — not saints, but not cartoon villains either.

The humanity and intellect of leaders we’ve been conditioned to fear or mock and why the West dismiss them:

Coherence threatens the narrative. It’s much easier to justify sanctions, drone strikes, or regime change if the foreign leader sounds like a raving lunatic. If that leader comes across as measured and intelligent, people start asking dangerous questions like:
“Why exactly are we trying to overthrow this guy?”

Trump, in particular, has a history of demonizing those he can’t control. The Iranian leader isn't playing into U.S. dominance — he represents independence, which Trump interprets as defiance.

Here's the double standard:

If a U.S. ally like Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince kills a journalist, it’s "business as usual." But if the Iranian president speaks clearly and questions U.S. foreign policy, he’s labeled dangerous or evil.

The truth is, Western foreign policy depends heavily on narratives, not just facts. And when people question those narratives, they step into a much more honest, complicated, and morally serious conversation.

Historical & Political Context

Araghchi is a seasoned diplomat, former nuclear negotiator, ex-ambassador to Finland and Japan—re-appointed as Iran's foreign minister in August 2024. He’s often described as a “master negotiator.” Under Rouhani, he led negotiations on the 2015 JCPOA nuclear deal, giving him deep credibility and insider knowledge. Like Zelenskyy, he is consistent in his messaging. Since 2024, he’s publicly called for respectful, two-way diplomacy—especially with Europe—while rejecting one-sided sanctions. His focus has been on mutual dignity, stressing that any deal must preserve Iranian sovereignty and not be coerced—reflecting the sensitivities Iran brings to the table.