Iranian President Pezeshkian addresses nation

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a televised speech, urging national unity in response to Israel’s recent attack.

“Every fallen martyr will be followed by hundreds who will continue the banner,” he said.

Pezeshkian stressed that Iran is not “the aggressor” and called for solidarity, saying, “all our countrymen should stand together hand in hand” to counter Israel’s actions.

“We must be united in the face of this belligerence. It’s our people’s right to seek justice. We will hold our ground,” said Pezeshkian.