WANA (Jul 23) – In an interview with Al Jazeera, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated, “Israel sought to destabilize, divide, and eliminate Iran through chaos and regime destruction—but it failed.”

 

Speaking early Wednesday, Pezeshkian declared, “We are fully prepared for any military action by Israel, and our forces are ready to once again strike deep into its territory.”

 

He elaborated in the interview, “Israel has inflicted blows on us, and we have responded powerfully deep within their territory. However, they conceal their casualties.”

People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

He went on to say, “Israel aimed to provoke regime change, fragmentation, and Iran’s collapse by fomenting chaos, but they did not succeed.”

 

The president added, “There is no doubt that infiltration has occurred within our country, but the decisive factor has been American technology and its exploitation.”

 

While emphasizing that Iran does not seek war, Pezeshkian clarified, “We do not rely on the permanence of any ceasefire either. But we will defend ourselves with strength. Israel avoids acknowledging the success of our missile attacks, yet its plea to halt the war speaks volumes.”

People attend the funeral procession of Iranian military commanders, nuclear scientists and others killed in Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 28, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

According to Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian stated, “Iran has not surrendered, and it never will. This is clear to everyone. Yet, we remain committed to diplomacy and dialogue.”

 

He further remarked, “Never before during a conflict have regional countries shown such a unified stance in support of Iran. We are fully ready to work with our Arab neighbors and other regional states to develop a framework for collective security.”

 

Reiterating Iran’s opposition to possessing nuclear weapons, Pezeshkian stressed, “This is our political, religious, humanitarian, and strategic stance. Uranium enrichment on Iranian soil will continue within the framework of international law.”

 

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On future negotiations, he stated, “Any talks must be based on a win-win logic. We reject threats and diktats. [Donald] Trump says Iran should not have nuclear weapons—and we agree with that.”

 

He continued, “Claiming that our nuclear program is over is an illusion. Our nuclear capabilities lie in the minds of our scientists, not merely in our facilities.”

 

Commenting on Iran’s retaliatory strike on the U.S. Al-Udeid base, Pezeshkian explained, “We did not and would not attack Qatar. It is a brotherly nation, and its people are our brothers. We support them in every possible way.”

 

He clarified, “Our target was not the country of Qatar or its people. We struck an American base that had bombed our territory. I understand the sentiments and concerns of the Qatari people, which is why I spoke with my brother, the Emir of Qatar, over the phone.”

A view of Iranian newspapers, early hours of ceasefire, in Tehran, Iran, June 24, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency)

He added, “All our intentions toward Qatar are positive, constructive, and fraternal. We are ready to assist them in any field they request.”

 

When asked by Al Jazeera about reports of an Israeli attempt on his life, Pezeshkian said, “That incident was part of Israel’s broader effort to assassinate political leaders after targeting military commanders.”