Key facts
- President Pezeshkian stated Iran is engaged in a comprehensive economic, military, and security war.
- He claimed Iran's power and unity have defied predictions of collapse and surprised adversaries.
- Pezeshkian attributed Iran's resilience to national unity, divine support, and wise leadership.
- The president mentioned intensified sanctions, security challenges, and economic pressures as key difficulties.
- He highlighted the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and the strength of the new Leader.
- Pezeshkian called for facilitating the return of Iranians living abroad.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has asserted that the nation's power and unity have defied predictions of collapse, despite facing significant external pressures. Speaking at a ceremony, Pezeshkian described Iran as fighting a "full-scale economic, military and security war," but stated that the country's "power and cohesion had astonished the world."
Pezeshkian emphasized that national unity has been the key factor in preventing destabilization, even amidst intensified sanctions, security challenges, economic pressures, drought, and imposed conflicts. He noted that foreign adversaries had anticipated Iran's collapse within days but were thwarted by the resilience of the Iranian people. The president also referenced the assassination of Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, highlighting the strength of the new Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, as a source of national fortitude.
During his televised address, Pezeshkian detailed the multiple crises his administration has confronted since its inception, including the assassination of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, energy imbalances, water shortages, and renewed international pressure. He criticized selective international standards on human rights and pointed to attacks on Iranian scientific and military figures as evidence of adversaries targeting Iran's technological progress.
Pezeshkian also addressed domestic matters, stressing the administration's commitment to preventing social fragmentation and ensuring public service continuity. He advocated for facilitating the return of Iranians living abroad and called for transparency regarding any legal restrictions on their entry. The president rejected foreign media casualty figures from past unrest as exaggerated and expressed confidence in Iran's ability to overcome external pressures through public solidarity, improved governance, and continued investment in scientific and technological capabilities.
He further highlighted the growing solidarity among Islamic countries, noting support from nations like Pakistan, Iraq, and Lebanon. Pezeshkian stressed that any action or rhetoric that weakens national unity benefits adversaries and that internal solidarity is crucial for navigating current challenges. He stated that Iran is recognized as a dignified and influential power in the region, disrupting the calculations of enemies through the resistance of its armed forces and collective cooperation among state bodies.