Pezeshkian calls recent violent events in Iran part of ‘failed’ US-Israeli war

President Masoud Pezeshkian referred to the recent violent events in Iran as “the continuation of the failed and unsuccessful" campaign by the United States and the Zionist regime in the 12-day war against the Islamic Republic.

On Monday, Pezeshkian noted the "historic presence" of millions of Iranians who rallied to condemn the unrest, describing the unity of the Iranian people as a significant setback for adversaries of the nation.

He emphasized that the Islamic Republic of Iran will pursue its path with renewed vigor, striving to enhance cooperation with neighboring and Islamic countries.

These remarks were made during a phone conversation with Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, where they discussed ongoing regional developments and the recent foreign-backed riots in Iran.

Praising Pakistan's commitment to fostering peace in the region, Pezeshkian expressed confidence in the collective strength of Muslim nations to counter threats to regional security. He acknowledged Pakistan's steadfast support for Iran's legitimate positions.

“We are confident that the presence and effective role of you, brothers of faith in Pakistan, and other Muslim brothers from Iraq and Qatar to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, will neutralize the efforts of the enemies of the Islamic nation to threaten and disrupt the security of the region,” Pezeshkian stated.

The Iranian president explained that “since the beginning of accepting responsibility, all our efforts have been to create convergence, empathy, and unity among all groups, parties, ethnic groups, and religions within the country, and to strengthen cooperation, friendship, and brotherly ties, and to develop relations at the best level with neighboring and Islamic countries.”

“In parallel with these efforts, we have also witnessed malice, hostility, and intensified pressure from the United States and the Zionist regime to disrupt this path,” he noted.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Sharif reiterated Pakistan's solidarity with Iran, emphasizing its significance as a neighbor and a pivotal nation in the region.

“We have been closely monitoring the recent developments in Iran because the Islamic Republic of Iran is of great importance to us not only as a neighbor but also as an important and influential country in the region and the world,” he stated.

Sharif expressed Pakistan’s readiness to aid in reducing tensions and resolving conflicts, affirming that Iran, under the leadership of its prudent leaders, would triumph over its challenges with determination and pride.

Late last month, Iran witnessed street protests triggered by a sharp fall in the rial, the Iranian currency, and economic hardship in the capital, Tehran, and other cities.

The peaceful protests across Iran turned violent after US President Donald Trump and other American officials alleged that the United States would resort to fresh military aggression against Iran in the event of what they called Tehran’s “suppression” of the foreign-backed terrorist riots.

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The Islamic Republic has repeatedly stressed that it would exert due effort to address economic protests, but stands firm in the face of attempts at derailing protests towards disorder.

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