Speaking at a gathering of foreign ambassadors before the sixty -sixth anniversary of the Islamic Revolution, Pezeeshkian affirmed Iran’s commitment to peace and regional stability and the opposition of weapons of mass destruction.
During the meeting, Iranian President Masoud Bezishian delivered a speech focusing on Iran’s position on terrorism, war and global justice.
In reference to his youth during the revolution, Pezeshkian recalled that their battle was against discrimination and injustice. He stressed that from the early days, Iran has become a target of terrorist plots and attacks, with many political, religious and cultural figures assassinated by those who oppose the country’s independence.
He said: “People who committed countless terrorist acts against us now accuse us of supporting terrorism.”
The president highlighted that Iran was forced to war shortly after the revolution, as the aggressor is supported by many countries. However, the flexibility and faith of the Iranian people enabled them to defend their lands despite the existence of limited resources.
“We were never the aggressors, nor did we ask for war or turmoil,” he stressed. He referred to the recent assassination attempt on Ismail Hani in Tehran, which condemned the global media to imagine Iran falsely as a source of instability, while ignoring the killing of more than 14,000 innocent children in Gaza.
The Western powers were criticized because of their silence on Israeli war crimes, including the shelling of hospitals and the killing of women and children. “What kind of human rights allows children under the rubble?” question.
Pezeshkian rejected calls for Iranian nuclear aspirations, repeating that the leader of the Islamic Revolution issued a religious decree against weapons of mass destruction. “Even those who accuse us know that our doctrine does not allow collective killing. This can be verified at any time.”
He called on Israel’s history of regional aggression, saying: “Israel has invaded every neighboring country. They claim that they support human rights, but who expelled the Palestinians from their lands? What are the human rights that justify the forced displacement of people from their homes?”
The president stressed that real peace can only be achieved when justice prevails, regardless of race, nationality or belief. “If we defend Gaza and Palestine, it is because we are with the oppressed whose rights were stolen,” he said.
Pezeshkian warned that repressive systems cannot last forever
In addressing the ambassadors, he called for increasing global cooperation to preserve the world. “This planet is very precious that it cannot be destroyed by war and injustice. Let’s work together to build a world where humanity flourishes.”
Pezeshkian also repeated Iran’s commitment to strengthening relations with its neighbors, as well as strengthening strategic partnerships with China and Russia. He expressed Iran’s readiness to sign agreements with all countries based on mutual respect and equality.
He told ambassadors: “I hope that your presence here will contribute to stronger relations between our countries.”
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