Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday urged US President Donald Trump to avoid creating turmoil, emphasizing that problems could be resolved through dialogue and the implementation of a memorandum of understanding.
According to Anadolu Agency, Pezeshkian made these remarks during a ceremony in Tehran, where he highlighted the importance of dialogue for resolving issues and securing rights. He cautioned against actions that could lead to instability, noting that it is in the interest of the country, region, and world for Trump to avoid creating turmoil and for Israel to refrain from causing insecurity and aggression.
Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's stance against war, asserting that the nation would respond decisively to any assaults. He emphasized that Iran prefers peaceful resolutions but is prepared to defend itself against aggression, asserting that no power could force a united nation to surrender.
The Iranian president accused Israel of attempting to sow divisions among Muslim countries and called for greater unity among Islamic nations to counter such efforts. On domestic matters, Pezeshkian underlined the importance of maintaining industrial production during the winter, emphasizing that essential services like gas, electricity, and water should remain uninterrupted.
He assured that any necessary consumption restrictions would first be imposed on government offices and public buildings, rather than affecting the public. Pezeshkian called for public cooperation to maintain stability and cautioned Iran's adversaries against assuming that pressure would lead to the country's surrender.
The backdrop to these remarks is the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, which began on February 28 with attacks on military, nuclear, and infrastructure sites within Iran. In response, Iran has launched missile and drone strikes against Israeli and US military facilities in the region.
In June, Iran and the US reached a 14-point memorandum of understanding, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, aimed at halting hostilities and opening a 60-day negotiation window for a more comprehensive agreement. The memorandum also covers the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, lifting the US naval blockade, and addressing sanctions and Iran's frozen assets.
Tehran insists that further progress in negotiations hinges on Washington fulfilling its commitments under the memorandum, and Iranian officials have stated that the Strait of Hormuz will not fully reopen until those obligations are met.