Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, Head of the Iqbal Forum , in an interview with ABN Network.

Mr. Pezeshkian did not apologize for the attacks on U.S. military bases in Arab countries of the Persian Gulf; rather, he stated that if attacks against Iran from the territory of Arab countries come to an end, the Islamic Republic will also stop targeting U.S. bases.

Why are Arab and regional countries asking Iran to end the war? The main question is whether Iran started the war, or whether it was initiated by the United States and Israel. Why are they not putting pressure on these two to end the war?

The Islamic Republic did not initiate the conflict; this war was imposed on it, and it is now only defending its territorial integrity.

Trump’s statements claiming that the United States and Israel have inflicted significant damage on Iran’s missile and drone capabilities are false, as Iranian missile and drone attacks on U.S. bases in Arab countries and on Israel are still ongoing.

The Strait of Hormuz has not been closed; rather, it remains under full Iranian control, and ships from friendly countries such as China continue to pass through it.

Throughout history, invaders—including the Mongols, Macedonians, and attackers from Central Asia—have attacked Iran but failed to destroy its civilization. The Iranian people take pride in their culture and heritage, which is why they strongly oppose aggressors.

Iran’s next leader will be chosen soon, not through Trump’s influence, but in accordance with the country’s constitution and by the Assembly of Experts.