WANA (Apr 09) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the recent ceasefire in the US-Israeli war is based on conditions proposed by Iran, describing the accomplishment as the assertion of the Iranian nation’s will and a continuation of lessons taught over decades by late Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

 

Pezeshkian issued a message outlining the dimensions of Iran’s defensive response to aggressors on the occasion of the 40th day of national commemorations for the “martyrdom” of Ayatollah Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader, military personnel and civilians.

 

Pezeshkian said the 40 days of enemy assaults resulted in the loss of innocent lives and damage to infrastructure, but praised the firmness and resistance of the Iranian people, as well as the actions of the armed forces, and continued public services by the government.

 

Stating that the war ended with a ceasefire accepted under Iran’s terms, the President described the achievement as the assertion of the Iranian nation’s will over its adversary, and a continuation of lessons taught over decades by the late Leader of the Revolution.

 

Pezeshkian also said that the Islamic Republic was not the initiator of the war, rather it was imposed on it by hegemon powers, arguing Iran historically seeks peaceful coexistence and dialogue, while defending its independence and security whenever necessary.

 

Hailing the national unity and cohesion in recent weeks and months, Pezeshkian noted that the people from all walks of life, different ethnicity, belief, and political backgrounds stood together during the crisis.

 

He also referred to uninterrupted government services, including healthcare, supply of essential goods, and fuel distribution, throughout the aggression.

 

The President added that diplomatic contacts with neighboring countries, regional states, and European actors were maintained to help manage the crisis and present Iran’s position internationally.

 

He said the ceasefire decision was taken with consensus among key state institutions and aimed at protecting national interests, sovereignty and territorial integrity.

 

Pezeshkian concluded his message by calling for continued unity and efforts toward stability, reconstruction, and development, expressing confidence that Iran would overcome the challenges and move toward a stronger future.