Iran's Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref stated Tuesday that Tehran does not seek war and prefers to resolve issues through dialogue, but warned that Iran will defend its country if war is imposed upon it. The statement comes amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations between Iran and the United States.
Iran's Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref on Tuesday reiterated Tehran's public posture of preferring diplomatic engagement while maintaining a military deterrent. "We are not looking for war, but want to solve problems and issues through dialogue. However, if war is imposed on us, we will defend our country," he said. The Zioneer has reported similar messages from other Iranian officials in recent weeks, including Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf and a senior IRGC commander, who have emphasized that Iran enters negotiations from a position of strength and is prepared for both dialogue and armed conflict. The remarks come as the US and Iran continue diplomatic talks.
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