Masoud Pezeshkian
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Notable Quotes
"Iran will stand firm against any pressure or threat."View Story →
"Iran will stand firm against any pressure or threat."View Story →
"Iran is 'ready for any kind of verification.'"View Story →
"If fully implemented it could resolve many of Iran's problems and create 'a different world' in Iran and the Middle East."View Story →
"World powers are trying to force us into submission… but we will not submit, despite the challenges they are imposing on us."View Story →
"We will not bow down in the face of any of these difficulties."View Story →
"Tehran would not yield to coercion, calling for unity against external pressure."View Story →
"Negotiations had involved 'the exchange of practical proposals and yielded encouraging signals,' but added that Tehran has 'made all necessary preparations for any potential scenario.'"View Story →
"Iran is committed to peace and stability in the region."View Story →
"World powers are lining up to force us to bow our heads... but we will not bow our heads despite all the problems that they are creating for us."View Story →
"Iran will never negotiate with anyone, under any circumstances, ever, about our defensive capabilities."View Story →
"Iran saw 'a good outlook' for the upcoming meeting."View Story →
"In relation to the talks, we see a good outlook, tomorrow in the meeting that Dr. Araqchi will hold in Geneva... we have tried, with the guidance of the Supreme Leader, to manage this process to get out of the no war, no peace situation."View Story →
"they were aimed at disrupting the security of the region and will achieve nothing other than instability."View Story →
"President Masoud Pezeshkian is safe and sound and has no problems."View Story →
"It was a 'barbaric act' and 'another black page in the record of countless crimes committed by the aggressors.'"View Story →
"Khamenei had taught everyone in Iran that the country's greatest asset was its people and their unity."View Story →
"Tears arise from the pain and sorrow that surges within a person, and the world sees this truth."View Story →
"Spain’s responsible conduct in opposing the Zionist-American coalition’s flagrant human rights violations shows that ethics and awakened consciences still exist in the West."View Story →
"Spain’s responsible conduct in opposing the Zionist-American coalition’s flagrant human rights violations and military aggression against countries, including Iran, shows that ethics and awakened consciences still exist in the West."View Story →
"Khamenei’s killing as a 'declaration of war against Muslims.'"View Story →
"we have no hesitation in defending our nation’s dignity & sovereignty."View Story →
"Mediation should address those who underestimated the Iranian people and ignited this conflict."View Story →
"Let's be clear: we are committed to lasting peace in the region yet we have no hesitation in defending our nation's dignity and sovereignty."View Story →
"Some countries have begun mediation efforts."View Story →
"apologized on Saturday for Iran’s attacks on neighbouring countries, suggesting it was the result of miscommunication in the ranks and insisted that it would stop from now on."View Story →
"That we surrender unconditionally is a dream that they must take with themselves to the grave."View Story →
"I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran."View Story →
"The interim leadership council agreed yesterday that no more attacks will be made on neighbouring countries and no missiles will be fired unless an attack on Iran originates from those countries."View Story →
"The interim leadership council agreed yesterday that no more attacks will be made on neighbouring countries and no missiles will be fired unless an attack on Iran originates from those countries."View Story →
"I must apologise on my own behalf and on behalf of Iran to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran."View Story →
"Masoud Pezeshkian expressed gratitude for Russia’s solidarity with the Iranian people as they defend their sovereignty and the independence of their country."View Story →
"thanked Russia for its solidarity with the Iranian people in defending the sovereignty and independence of their homeland."View Story →
"Some countries have begun mediation efforts, which should address those who underestimated Iran and ignited this conflict."View Story →
"Some countries have begun mediation efforts."View Story →
"Some countries have begun mediation efforts."View Story →
"I apologize … to the neighbouring countries that were attacked by Iran."View Story →
"Trump's surrender demand as a 'dream,' apologized for attacks on regional countries."View Story →
"I deem it necessary to apologise to neighbouring countries that were attacked."View Story →
"It is rare for the leadership of a country like Iran to apologise, let alone in public."View Story →
"While emphasising the preservation and continuation of friendly relations, Iran still has an inherent right to defend itself against US-Israeli aggression."View Story →
"I should apologize to the neighboring countries that were attacked by Iran, on my own behalf."View Story →
"his 'apology' to the neighbours were misinterpreted by the enemy seeking to sow division with neighbours."View Story →
"I apologise to the neighbouring countries. We have no intention of invading other countries."View Story →
"I personally apologize to neighboring countries that were affected by Iran's actions."View Story →
"I personally apologise to neighbouring countries that were affected by Iran’s actions."View Story →
"Mr Trump's demand for the country's surrender is a dream."View Story →
"I personally apologize to neighboring countries that were affected by Iran's actions."View Story →
""It is the manifestation of Iran's will to strengthen national unity.""View Story →
"Iran was now fighting a 'full-scale war' with the US."View Story →
"the 'cowardly assassination' had left Iran 'in deep mourning'"View Story →
"Estos ataques 'podrían tener consecuencias incontrolables'."View Story →
"uncontrollable consequences that could engulf the entire world."View Story →
"Iran had the necessary will to end this conflict, provided that essential conditions are met."View Story →
"My country has the necessary will to put an end to the war but demanded certain guarantees to prevent the recurrence of any future aggression."View Story →
"Today, the world stands at crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before."View Story →
"Is it not also the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime?"View Story →
"Portraying Iran as a threat was neither consistent with historical reality nor with present-day observable facts."View Story →
"The Iranian people “harbour no enmity” toward Americans."View Story →
"Iran has no enmity with other nations’ peoples, including those of Gulf states, the US, and Europe."View Story →
"Does the massacre of innocent children, the destruction of cancer pharmaceutical centers, or the exaggeration of bombing a nation back to the Stone Age have any benefit other than further damaging America's global image?"View Story →
"Iran will weather the conflict, and the US must choose between confrontation and engagement."View Story →
"Today, the world stands at crossroads. Continuing along the path of confrontation is more costly and futile than ever before."View Story →
"Is it not also the case that America has entered this aggression as a proxy for Israel, influenced and manipulated by that regime?"View Story →
"The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries."View Story →
"The Iranian people harbor no enmity toward other nations, including the people of America, Europe, or neighboring countries."View Story →
"Attacking the country's vital infrastructure directly targets the Iranian people, stressing that such actions constitute 'war crimes.'"View Story →
"Iran has the 'necessary will' to end the war"View Story →
"More than 14 million brave Iranians have so far declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran."View Story →
"14 million people had signed up in a voluntary drive to fight for their country and 'declared their readiness to sacrifice their lives in defence of Iran.'"View Story →
"I too have been, am, and will remain ready to give my life for Iran."View Story →
"'More than 14 people proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran. I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran.'"View Story →
"negotiations were meaningless as long as Israel continued to bomb Lebanon"View Story →
"The continuation of these actions will render negotiations meaningless."View Story →
"If the United States returns to the framework of international law, reaching an agreement is not far off."View Story →
"If the American government abandons its totalitarianism and respects the rights of the Iranian nation, ways to reach an agreement will certainly be found."View Story →
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