Larijani: Iranians Do Not “Surrender”
WANA (Aug 22) – Ali Larijani, Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, in a detailed interview explained the country’s key challenges after the halt of hostilities, stressing: “Iranians do not surrender, and the enemy must understand it cannot force this nation into retreat through pressure or war.”
National Unity and Deterrence
Larijani said the most important factor in preventing the return of war is national cohesion: “In the twelve-day war, the Iranian people showed that despite differing opinions, they stand united in defending the country.”
People attend a ceremony to mark the 40th day of the deaths of military commanders who were killed in Iran’s 12-day war with Israel, in Tehran, Iran, August 7, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency
Defense Readiness and Addressing Weaknesses
According to him, the Supreme National Security Council has established a “Defense Council” to fix shortcomings and strengthen missile, air defense, and radar capabilities: “In this war the enemy suffered a strategic defeat, but we also had weaknesses which we are now addressing.”
Will There Be Another War?
Larijani said the answer depends on the enemy’s behavior: “We must enhance our defense capability to the point that the enemy does not even think of taking action again. The war has not ended — only the shooting has stopped. Therefore, everyone must remain prepared.”
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The Role of Leadership
He described the Supreme Leader’s measures in managing the war as “decisive”, emphasizing: “In major crises, we must stand behind the Leader and avoid divisions or attrition.”
Diplomacy and Negotiation
Larijani called diplomacy an essential tool: “Iran will never abandon the banner of negotiation, but real talks only happen when the other side realizes the Iranian nation will not surrender under war. Negotiations that are merely a pretext for pressure are pointless.”
The arrival of Ali Larijani, in Beirut . Social media/ WANA News Agency
The Resistance Front
He rejected claims that resistance groups have been weakened: “If resistance were weak, why is there so much pressure against it? These pressures prove resistance is strong, and the more oppression and occupation increase, the deeper resistance will become.”
