Tehran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmaeil Baqaei, has issued a response to what he describes as an attempt by US Senator Marco Rubio to misrepresent historical facts. According to Iran’s Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA), Baqaei accused Rubio of constructing a philosophical and historical rationale to justify US military interventions. The spokesperson’s statement directly addresses Rubio’s recent efforts to frame US foreign policy. Baqaei characterized this framing as a distortion of the past intended to legitimize what he termed “US warmongering.” The Iranian official did not provide specific details regarding the nature of Rubio's statements prompting this response. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Tehran and Washington regarding historical narratives and justifications for international actions. The Ministry’s response underscores Iran’s sensitivity to perceived attempts to alter or misinterpret its history and the history of US-Iran relations.