Sayed Mohammad Marandi, a well-known Iranian scholar and political analyst, has condemned Western interference in the Middle East on his verified Twitter account.
Responding to a tweet by Kevock Almassian, Marandi criticized the actions of Western powers, particularly in Iraq and Syria.
Marandi wrote: “They destroyed Iraq under the pretext of chemical weapons and Al-Qaeda. Then they devastated Syria to empower Al-Qaeda.” The statement reflects his condemnation of the long-term consequences of foreign interference in the region.
Kevock Almassian’s initial tweet referenced a reported meeting between former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair and a representative of the Syrian government led by Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) at the World Economic Forum. Almassian remarked, “Tony Blair held a conversation with the foreign minister of HTS-led Syria at the World Economic Forum. What could go wrong?”
The interaction has sparked debate online, with many questioning the implications of such a meeting and the potential for further controversy surrounding Blair’s involvement in Middle Eastern affairs. Marandi’s response highlights ongoing grievances regarding the justification of military interventions in Iraq and the impact on Syrian stability.