19.02.2026 06:30
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, "Europe, the USA, and the genocidal Israel do not want us to stand on our own feet. We do not want to fight. If a price needs to be paid, we will pay it to achieve this. We will not bow to forced impositions."
According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, Pezeshkian met with entrepreneurs in Lorestan province. In his speech here, Pezeshkian stated, "I believe that by working together, we will solve all problems. Europe, the USA, and the genocidal Israel do not want us to stand on our own feet. However, if a price needs to be paid, we will succeed by paying it."
"WE NEED TO PUT ASIDE WAR"
Pezeshkian said, "We do not want to fight. I believe we need to put aside war. However, if a forceful imposition is made, we will not bow down."
"WE ARE STRIVING TO SERVE THE PEOPLE"
Pezeshkian, who stated that he would personally address the issues brought to him, emphasized that they are striving to serve the people, warning, "As long as we cannot eliminate the roots, we cannot overcome rent-seeking, corruption, and smuggling."
"THE IRANIAN SOCIETY IS UNDER GREAT PRESSURE"
Pezeshkian also noted that Iranian society is under great pressure and therefore "is wounded," stating that they need to alleviate this pressure together with intellectuals, sociologists, entrepreneurs, religious leaders, and prominent opinion leaders in society.