By Sabiu Abdullahi
The Iranian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mahdavi Raja, has declared that Iran will not permit any foreign country to dictate its internal political affairs.
The envoy made the remarks in response to comments attributed to United States President Donald Trump about Iran’s leadership.
During an interview on Trust TV, Raja said decisions about the country’s political leadership belong solely to the Iranian people. He stressed that no external power would influence such matters.
His comments come at a time of rising tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Recent reports of attacks on Iranian facilities have raised fears about the stability of the region. The three countries have recorded casualties amid the hostilities.
The ambassador said the situation inside Iran remains stable despite what he described as aggression by the United States and Israel. He stated that security agencies continue to operate effectively while government activities are proceeding as usual.
Raja said the country’s leadership structure had already been settled following the election of Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei as the new Supreme Leader.
“With these decisions, the country’s leadership structure has been clearly determined and we are confident that the administration of the country will continue smoothly and more effectively,” the ambassador said.
He also said the Iranian population remains united in defence of the country. According to him, Iran has faced external pressure in the past and has always shown resilience.
The envoy acknowledged that some facilities and infrastructure had been affected during recent hostilities. However, he maintained that major national institutions remain operational.
“The reality is that such attacks cannot break the will of the Iranian people. On the contrary, they have strengthened our unity and determination to defend our sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said.
Raja also rejected Trump’s reported suggestion that the United States should play a role in determining Iran’s leadership. He described such a proposal as interference in the country’s domestic matters.
“This is an internal issue of Iran and we do not allow anybody or any country to interfere in our domestic affairs,” he said.
He added: “Iran is an independent country. We make our own decisions and our people will not allow foreigners to determine our internal affairs.”
The ambassador insisted that despite the current tensions in the region, Iran’s institutions remain stable and the government continues to function effectively.
