Pezeshkian was speaking during a Wednesday visit to various departments of Tehran Province’s Emergency Organization, where he reviewed service delivery, operational readiness, and specialized capacities.
Highlighting the organization’s performance, particularly during the 40-day US-Israeli war of aggression, the president described emergency services as a key pillar of national crisis management and a guarantor of vital services under difficult conditions.
He stressed that maintaining the same spirit among the public, managers, and service providers would strengthen national power, adding, “In such circumstances, no power will be able to bring this nation to its knees.”
The United States and the Israeli regime launched an unprovoked war on Iran on February 28, assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei and top military commanders. With its firm military response, Iran forced them to accept a ceasefire after 40 days.
Referring to Iran’s principled positions despite the US-Israeli aggression, Pezeshkian said “Iran does not seek war or instability” and has always emphasized dialogue and constructive engagement with other countries.
“However, any attempt to impose will or force the country into submission is doomed to fail, and the Iranian nation will never accept such an approach,” he added.
The president also criticized double standards in international conduct, saying, “What justification exists within international law and humanitarian principles for targeting civilians, elites, children, and destroying vital centers such as schools and hospitals?”
He underscored the importance of national unity, stating that the “unparalleled and exemplary unity” of the Iranian people during the 40-day war frustrated the enemies’ objectives.
IRNA