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Iran's Top Security Official: 'We Will Not Back Down'
Iran's top security official says Tehran will not make any concessions or withdrawal amid regional tensions. The statement comes as tensions escalate with rivals and the West.
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Iran's top security official says Tehran will not make any concessions or withdrawal amid regional tensions. The statement comes as tensions escalate with rivals and the West.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed full support for the country's armed forces, stressing the importance of defense capability amid regional tensions. In a meeting with top commanders, he pledged to spare no resources to strengthen military capacity. Observers see the move as reinforcing the military's role in foreign policy and sending a signal to rivals.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has dismissed the notion that the United States can force Iran to surrender as a delusion, reaffirming that Tehran will not bow to pressure from Washington. In remarks to domestic media, he stressed that sanctions and pressure will not change Iran’s stance. He called on the U.S. to abandon its policy of pressure and engage in constructive dialogue based on mutual respect.
Japan's Prime Minister said on May 14 that Tokyo is open to dialogue with China and stressed the need for a calm approach in bilateral relations. He emphasized the necessity of dialogue to ease tensions and find solutions to ongoing issues, including territorial disputes and history-related disagreements. The statement followed Japan's warning to citizens about child exploitation in Indonesia.
A senior Iranian general rejected former President Donald Trump's claim that Iran's defense capabilities have been destroyed. He insisted the military remains strong and its operations continue as normal.
Iran has declared its right to enrich uranium as 'non-negotiable,' asserting a tough stance amid deadlocked international nuclear talks. The statement, released in a short Al Jazeera video, comes as Tehran criticizes U.S. sanctions and insists the right is 'inviolable' under the NPT. The video has gone viral, highlighting escalating tensions between Iran and the West.
Iran's defense minister announced on February 10 that the country's armed forces are on the highest alert to counter any new act of aggression, with detailed plans to respond to threats and bolstered defensive measures.
