Pezeshkian: Iran’s response to Israeli–US assault foiled enemy plans
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Iranian president reaffirms Iran's diplomatic openness post-war, stressing the need to rebuild trust and pursue a peaceful path seriously.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, center, gets into his car after attending a protest following the U.S. attacks on nuclear sites in Iran, in Tehran, Iran, Sunday, June 22, 2025 (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian affirmed that Iran’s steadfastness in response to the joint aggression by "Israel" and the United States has successfully thwarted hostile schemes aimed at destabilizing the country.
In a public statement on Tuesday, Pezeshkian emphasized that those who betray their homeland cannot be considered part of humanity, referencing internal elements who align with foreign agendas. He noted that the resilience shown by the Iranian people and armed forces has derailed the strategies of enemies attempting to undermine the Islamic Republic.
Iran is still committed to diplomacy
Despite escalating tensions, the Iranian president reiterated his administration’s continued commitment to a peaceful resolution and diplomatic engagement. In a post published Monday night on X, Pezeshkian stated:
“To open new horizons, we must take a critical look at the past. What will lead us toward a better future is rebuilding hope, being ready to learn and change, and forging a new path through consensus, empathy, and rational thinking.”
He added that Tehran still believes diplomacy is a viable path forward and is committed to pursuing it seriously.
برای گشودن افق‌های جدید، باید به گذشته با نگاهی منتقدانه بنگریم. آنچه ما را به‌سوی آینده‌ای بهتر می‌برد، بازسازی امید، آمادگی برای یادگیری، تغییر و ساختن مسیری نو با وفاق، همدلی و عقلانیت است.
— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) July 14, 2025
ما همچنان معتقدیم که پنجره دیپلماسی باز است و این مسیر صلح‌آمیز را جدی دنبال می‌کنیم.
An eroded trust
Recent statements by Iranian officials reinforce Iran’s openness to diplomacy, while expressing deep mistrust toward both the US and "Israel" following the latest war.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi accused "Israel" of deliberately sabotaging promising talks, stating that just 48 hours before the June 13 attack, Tehran and Washington were “on the cusp of a historic breakthrough.” Araghchi added that five meetings with US officials had yielded more than “years of prior negotiations,” but emphasized Iran will not accept terms that amount to surrender.
Iranian officials across the board have underlined key conditions for any diplomatic process: formal US guarantees against military action, acknowledgment of past policy failures, and non-negotiable red lines such as Iran’s missile capabilities and peaceful nuclear rights.
