Tehran [Iran], March 8 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his earlier remarks on regional military operations were “misinterpreted by the enemy that seeks to sow division with neighbours,” state media reported, citing The Times of Israel.
His clarification followed diplomatic confusion after comments that suggested a possible suspension of attacks on Gulf countries even as strikes continued. Pezeshkian stressed the importance of fraternal ties, saying, “It has repeatedly been said we are brothers and must have good relations with neighbours.”
At the same time, he framed Tehran’s actions as defensive, asserting Iran is “forced to retaliate to attacks” while denying any intent to dispute with neighbouring states or “upset their people.”
The West Asia conflict entered its eighth day. In a televised address on Saturday, Pezeshkian said the leadership council had decided not to attack neighbouring countries unless provoked. “I apologise to the neighbouring countries. We have no intention of invading other countries,” he said, adding there would be no missile launches unless attacks against Iran originated from those specific nations.
Pezeshkian also rejected Western demands for surrender amid an intensified US-Israel campaign. “They will take their dreams of us surrendering unconditionally to the grave,” he said, responding to US former President Donald Trump’s recent Truth Social post declaring there would be “no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender” and advocating for regime change.
The conflict has continued on the battlefield. Israeli Air Force jets reportedly struck key Iranian military sites, including a subterranean ballistic missile factory and a military academy, with more than 230 bombs. The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) said it launched the 23rd wave of “Operation True Promise 4,” deploying new-generation missile systems against targets in occupied territories and US bases across the region. (ANI)
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