The Embassy of Islamic Republic of Iran in Sri Lanka has responded to remarks made by former President Mohamed Nasheed on X, questioning his position regarding the ongoing unrest in Iran.

In a post on X, Nasheed said Iranians were taking to the streets demanding dignity and relief from rising living costs and what he described as decades of repression. He called on Muslims and the wider international community to stand with the Iranian people rather than support the country’s ruling authorities.

Responding to the remarks, the Iranian Embassy questioned Nasheed’s stance, referring to what it described as the continuation of a 12-day war in June 2025. The embassy said Iran had faced extensive military attacks by the Zionist regime, which it said targeted cities, civilians and urban infrastructure, including the assassination of Iranian citizens.

The embassy claimed that more than 1,000 men, women and children were killed during the conflict. It said the subsequent resistance of the Iranian people, along with what it described as direct support from the United States, led to further efforts to undermine public security by creating instability within Iran.

According to the embassy’s statement, acts of violence during the unrest included attacks on civilians, damage to mosques, hospitals, metro stations and banks, as well as what it described as urban terrorist activities carried out by elements affiliated with Mossad.

Iran has been experiencing one of its largest waves of protests in recent years, with demonstrations reported in multiple cities. While protesters claim that it is being driven by economic pressures and political grievances, Iranian authorities have attributed the unrest to foreign interference.

In the wake of ongoing civil unrest and multiple casualties, Nasheed’s remarks have prompted a pressing question from Iran: which side of the situation does he stand on?