The storming of the US Capitol by pro-Trump protesters to disrupt the electoral college vote count to certify President-elect Joe Biden's victory has sparked interest and coverage by media outlets across the world. Fewer countries were more interested in the events that took place than Iran.

During a speech today, President Hassan Rouhani talked about the chaos in Washington, DC. “You saw what happened in the United States; what we saw is how false and fragile Western democracy is and how it does not have a strong foundation,” Rouhani said. He added that, despite being able to make progress in other areas in their country, “a populist was able to strike such a blow to his own country and our region.” 

Rouhani continued, “You see what happens when an unhealthy person comes and acquires power and what problems he creates for his country, and I hope this is a lesson for the next people to occupy the White House.” He added, “Those who in two weeks will have power in the White House must return America, which is a great nation, to its rightful place.”   

According to Rouhani, the United States should return to “reason and lawfulness” when it comes to international issues, adding that those who are “semi-literate or are pursuing the interests of their family” should be removed from administrative positions at the heads of institutions in the country.