August 31, 2026

TEHRAN - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday that Iran does not seek war, but will respond with strength and decisiveness to any aggression, according to a statement by his office.

"We do not seek war, and this is a clear message that we have so far conveyed to the world," he said. "However, we will never sit still in the face of aggressions and will give a decisive response to aggressors."

Pezeshkian added that instability and unrest in the region are not in the interest of any country and will challenge everyone, noting that regional countries must join hands and make efforts to ensure security and development in the region.

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