Iran calls for national unity as U.S. 'extremist' Middle East remarks spark condemnation
2026-02-23 10:04:21 source：CGTN
February 22, 2026
Iran on Saturday vowed to uphold national unity and designated the naval and air forces of European Union (EU) states as terrorist organizations. The move came as a U.S. envoy's controversial remarks drew widespread condemnation across Arab countries.
Speaking at a meeting in Tehran, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed his administration's commitment to national resilience and unity, saying that Iran will not yield to external pressure as it navigates nuclear negotiations with the United States.
"We will make efforts and will not bow before any of the difficulties we are faced with," he said in remarks carried live by state-run IRIB TV.
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