Iran to Defend Territorial Integrity

Iranian President Mesud Pezeşkiyan emphasized that his country does not wish to escalate tensions with the US, but will defend its territorial integrity and national interests at all costs. Speaking at the National Family Medicine Program Ceremony in Tehran, Pezeşkiyan underlined the importance of strengthening the healthcare system. He noted that a comprehensive healthcare infrastructure would make society more resilient to crises.According to the Iranian news agency IRNA, Pezeşkiyan also addressed the US attacks on Iran. 'We will protect our territorial integrity with all our might, but we do not desire to expand or prolong the war,' Pezeşkiyan stated. The latest developments in Iran's foreign relations continue to unfold.In a statement yesterday, US President Donald Trump said, 'Negotiations with Iran are currently underway. The US and Iran are discussing the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.' However, this claim was denied by Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman İsmail Bekayi.