In a statement published on his X account, Pezeshkian emphasized that national security and the peace of the Iranian people remain the government’s top priorities. He asserted that Iran will firmly defend the rights of its nation and will not back down against any threats.
“Diplomacy and defense are the two wings of national power. With unity and wisdom, Iran will emerge from this test with pride, God willing,” Pezeshkian wrote.
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June 8, 2026, 4:19 p.m.
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Tehran, IRNA — President Masoud Pezeshkian declared on Monday that Tehran remains committed to both defense and dialogue amid ongoing regional tensions, stating that Iran has abandoned “neither the battlefield nor the negotiating table.”