Tehran Not Seeking Escalation in Region, Iranian President Says
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran does not want to escalate regional tensions but will firmly defend its security and sovereignty.
- U.S. President Donald Trump claimed the U.S. paused a planned military strike on Iran after requests from Middle Eastern countries and said talks are ongoing regarding the Strait of Hormuz.
- Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmail Baghaei denied any direct or indirect negotiations with the U.S., confirming discussions only with Oman about maritime traffic.
- Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps attacked a U.S. military base in Kuwait using drones, coinciding with blasts near Iran in Iraq's Basra province.
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Iran won't escalate tensions but will defend itself, says Pezeshkian as Donald Trump claims Tehran has 'last chance'
Iran states it will defend its security while the US president claims a last chance for a deal. Conflicting reports emerge regarding ongoing negotiations between Iran and the United States. Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz remains subdued amid these diplomatic claims. Iran's IRGC reportedly launched a drone attack on a US military base in Kuwait. Tehran also prepared retaliatory strikes on Ukraine after a vessel incident.
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Iran does not seek to escalate tensions: Pezeshkian vows to defend countrys sceurity - The Tribune
According to Press TV, Pezeshkian said, "The Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek to escalate tensions or instability in the region. However, it will act with its full capabilities to defend the country's security, national interests, and territorial integrity."
Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian. Angelina Katsanis/AP Photo Iran's President, Masoud Pezeshkian, stated on Tuesday (4) that the country intends to defend its territorial integrity, but has no intention of expanding the ongoing conflict in the region. According to Iranian state media, Pezeshkian declared that Tehran is committed to protecting its borders and stressed the need to strengthen Iranian society against external threats. ☰ Follow th…
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