Iran will defend itself but has no desire to escalate conflict, says Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that while his country is prepared to defend its borders, it has no interest in expanding the scope of military conflict. The remarks, made on Tuesday, were reported by Iranian state media and come amid ongoing regional tensions. Pezeshkian’s comments suggest Iran’s position of readiness to respond to threats whilst signalling a preference for restraint and avoiding wider escalation. The Iranian leadership has repeatedly emphasised its defensive posture in recent months as the Middle East remains volatile, with various regional actors engaged in military activities and proxy conflicts.

Source: Walla News — Original article in Hebrew.