AhlulBayt News Agency: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran’s commitment to defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity while pursuing lasting peace amid the US-Israeli onslaught against the Islamic Republic.
During a phone call with his Russian counterpart President Vladimir Putin, Pezeshkian denounced the “unlawful assassination” of Supreme Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, calling it a breach of international law. He also slammed “blind, ruthless powers” for trying to impose their will on nations.
“The oppressors, using blind and reckless force, try to impose their will on nations, but the massive, heroic support of the Iranian people for their system and country shows that these attacks only strengthen the nation’s resolve to defend its homeland,” he added.
The president reminded Putin of earlier warnings that Israeli statements denying any intention to attack Iran were false, noting that “today it is evident to all that deceit and malice are their nature, and amid talks of negotiations they have attacked us again".
Pezeshkian urged Russia to use its international influence to support Iran’s legitimate rights against these aggressions.
Pezeshkian also explained that any targeting of US military bases is purely defensive and is aimed at protecting Iran and its people, stressing that regional security and stability must be ensured by the countries of the region, not by foreign forces.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran has never intended, and will never intend, to invade its neighbors; our path is a strong defense of territorial integrity and lasting peace,” he continued.
The telephone conversation came a week after Washington and the Tel Aviv regime started their new bout of assault against the Iranian soil.
The Iranian Armed Forces' military operation launched momentarily following the onset of the onslaught, pounding numerous strategic and sensitive American and Israeli targets.
Putin, for his part, expressed condolences for the martyrdom of Ayatollah Khamenei and conveyed deep solidarity with Iran.
He also emphasized the importance of regional stability and security, citing his ongoing contacts with Persian Gulf Cooperation Council leaders.
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