Iran’s Pezeshkian vows to ‘resist’ attacks on critical infrastructure

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed Wednesday to “resist” any pressure or threat against the country’s critical infrastructure, after US President Donald Trump threatened to continue military strikes against Iranian targets. In a post on X, Pezeshkian described critical infrastructure as “the lifeblood of the nation” and condemned threats to target key civilian sectors. “Threats to target them — from transportation networks to the electricity and water industries — are not a show of strength but a sign of desperation in the face of a nation’s will,” he said.

Domestic unity

Pezeshkian said Iran would rely on domestic expertise and national unity to confront external pressure. “Iran, relying on the knowledge and capabilities of its specialists, national unity, and solidarity, will stand firm against any pressure or threat,” he said. Trump said early Wednesday that the US would continue to hit Iran “hard” after the military carried out attacks overnight in retaliation for the downing of an American Apache helicopter over the Strait of Hormuz.

Escalation risks

Trump told reporters: “We’re going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard … They shot down a very, very incredible machine.” The US military has not confirmed that the helicopter was shot down; CENTCOM said the cause remains under investigation.