Iran’s Pezeshkian calls for unity amid war pressures
President Masoud Pezeshkian has urged Iranians to stand together against external threats, warning that enemies seek to “break Iran apart.” His appeal followed a two-and-a-half-hour meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as Tehran faces war, economic strain, and a US naval blockade.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made an unannounced appearance before merchants and trade guild representatives on Thursday, delivering a stark message on national unity. Speaking after a lengthy meeting with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, Pezeshkian said: “I consider unity and cohesion more important than anything else; if we have endured until now, it is because of unity and cohesion.”
Accusations of external meddling
Without naming any specific country, the Iranian leader alleged that adversaries “openly say they acted like pirates and are seeking to break Iran apart.” He claimed the enemy believed wartime dissatisfaction would drive people into the streets to target security and military centers. Pezeshkian acknowledged soaring inflation and rising prices, noting that Iran faces these global challenges while also being “in the midst of war.”
Choices between resistance and submission
“We have one path: either stand with the people and accept all citizens despite differing views so that we do not surrender to the enemy, or submit to humiliation and defeat,” he warned. His remarks come amid heightened regional tensions following US and Israeli strikes on Iran on February 28, which triggered Iranian retaliation and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. A Pakistani-mediated ceasefire took effect April 8 but failed to produce a lasting agreement, later extended indefinitely by US President Donald Trump. Since April 13, Washington has enforced a naval blockade targeting Iranian maritime traffic.
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