Gate News message, April 16 — Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Aref stated during a cabinet meeting that U.S. President Donald Trump has transformed America into an “administrative district” of Israel, according to Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA).
Aref criticized Trump’s “America First” policy as lacking both strategy and planning, adding that “Americans are naturally dissatisfied with their country’s lack of independence.” He contrasted this with Iran’s approach, stating that Iran possesses a clear strategy and has developed comprehensive short-term and long-term plans.
Aref also noted that Iran’s oil industry continued operations during wartime and said the country is now committed to recovering losses and advancing reconstruction efforts.