President Lula Condemns Iran War as US Fabricates Nuclear Threat
Key Takeaways
- Lula says the U.S. lied about Iran's nuclear weapons to justify war.
- Iran does not have nuclear weapons, and the war is unnecessary.
- U.S. justification for attacking Iran is pretext, Lula calls it fabrication.
Lula Labels U.S. Iran War a Lie
Lula condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran as an unnecessary war based on a fabricated nuclear threat.
He referenced a 2010 Brazil-Turkey-Iran agreement that Washington rejected.
The IAEA now reports Iran has uranium enriched to 60% enough for roughly 15 low-yield bombs.
Lula Demands UN Security Council Reform
Lula declared the complete failure of the United Nations.
He called for Security Council reform beyond the five permanent members.
He cited Gaza, Iraq, Libya, Ukraine, and Iran as conflicts caused by the permanent members.
War's Economic Impact Hits Brazil
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz drove diesel prices higher in Brazil.
“BRASILIA, April 1 (Xinhua) -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told the press on Wednesday that the United States has fabricated a lie as a pretext to launch an "unnecessary war" against Iran”
Lula noted the government reduced fuel taxes and increased market oversight.
This economic dimension is often missing from Western coverage.
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