Iran Says US Treats World Like a 'Hive,' Not Sovereign Nations
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman accuses Washington of assuming other nations lack memory and independent judgment
TEHRAN — Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman said Washington continues to assume that other nations lack memory and critical thought, treating the world as what he described as a "hive" in which independent judgment gives way to blind acceptance of American narratives, according to a report published by IRNA, Iran's state news agency.
The spokesman said the United States behaves as though it is dealing with a "Pluribus" hive rather than a collection of sovereign nations, using the term to suggest a mindset in which individual minds switch off and attention fixes solely on Washington's statements, which are then accepted without question.
The remarks, reported by IRNA, reflect a broader criticism from Iranian officials that the United States disregards the sovereignty and independent decision-making capacity of other countries in its foreign policy approach.
IRNA did not specify the particular context or event that prompted the spokesman's comments. The agency's report did not include additional details on specific policies or incidents referenced by the spokesman.
Iranian officials have periodically criticized what they characterize as Washington's disregard for the independent agency of other nations in the conduct of international relations.
Sources
- Iran: US sees world as a hive, not sovereign nations — IRNA (Iran)
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