WANA (Jun 10) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared today that adversaries will “only dream” of Iran backing down in the face of foreign aggression. He asserted that the current state of “no war, no peace” is detrimental to the nation and vowed to break the diplomatic deadlock while preserving national sovereignty.

 

Speaking on the current geopolitical crisis, Pezeshkian stressed that while a prolonged conflict does not benefit Iran, the country will never surrender if its territory is breached.

 

The Lead: National Unity Defies Enemy Plans

In an address detailing the strategic challenges facing the Islamic Republic, President Pezeshkian stated that domestic cohesion remains Iran’s primary defense mechanism against external pressure.

 

He pointed directly to the sustained public mobilization over the past 100 days, specifically praising the pivotal role of Iranian women. According to the president, the active and continuous presence of women has completely derailed foreign intelligence calculations aimed at collapsing the state.

 

“It is impossible to force a country to surrender through airstrikes and bombardments,” Pezeshkian stated. “They could not force tiny Gaza to surrender after three years, and they will not be able to force Iran to surrender. Iran is definitely not a nation that yields.”

 

Pezeshkian addressed the internal debate surrounding diplomatic engagement and revealed crucial details regarding state decision-making before the death of the late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei.

 

Behind-the-Scenes on Negotiations

The “No War, No Peace” Dilemma: The president recalled asking the late Supreme Leader how the administration could resolve the nation’s paralyzing security deadlock without communication.

 

Authorization to Talks: Despite hardline messaging broadcast on state television at the time, Pezeshkian revealed that the late Leader explicitly authorized the government to proceed with talks, ultimately giving the directive: “Go and resolve the issue.”

 

Breaking the Status Quo: Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran must transition out of the unstable “no war, no peace” phase to rescue the economy and secure a stable future for the next generation.

 

Remembering the “12-Day War”

Reflecting on his close coordination with the late Supreme Leader, Pezeshkian shared a personal account from the “12-Day War,” noting that a joint meeting was once delayed after a military strike hit their location in the Dokooheh mountain region.

 

He added that while martyrdom is a supreme honor, it is “unacceptable” for foreign adversaries to target and assassinate Iranian commanders and leaders with such frequency, calling the current weight of governance under these conditions immensely difficult.

 

The president noted that the secondary objective of foreign adversaries was to mobilize Arab and Islamic nations against Iran. However, he stated that this strategy has failed due to the diplomatic foresight of the leadership.

 

Pezeshkian concluded by calling on all Iranian ethnic groups, genders, and political factions to practice mutual compromise to preserve internal stability. He stressed that a true Islamic society cannot tolerate widespread poverty and hardship, appealing directly to the public for solidarity to guide the country through its current economic and security crises.