Pezeshkian denies rift with military, accuses Israel of spreading claims

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied a rift between the political establishment and the military, accusing Israel of spreading claims of discord. He asserted that the US is preventing an agreement between Iran and Europe, and that Europeans reneged on understandings after consulting Washington. Pezeshkian said he does not fear death for the sanctification of God's name, viewing it as victory. He called for unity in the Muslim world and reducing disputes among regional countries.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian denied a rift between the political establishment and the military, accusing Israel of spreading claims of discord. The remarks came amid criticism of attempts, as he claimed, to create a separation between the political leadership and the military. Pezeshkian said he does not fear death for the sanctification of God's name, viewing it as victory. He emphasized the unity of the Muslim world and called for reducing disputes among regional countries. Regarding contacts with Europe, he claimed that the US is preventing the formation of an agreement, and that Europeans reached understandings with Iran but reneged after consulting Washington. He clarified that Iran is ready to continue contacts but will not accept unreasonable demands.