Iranian nation 'determined' to defend sovereignty: President Pezeshkian
President Masoud Pezeshkian says the Iranian nation has "steadfast determination" to defend the country’s sovereignty and territorial integrity amid the US-Israeli war of aggression on the Islamic Republic.
In a statement released on the 47th anniversary of the establishment of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the president said the people of Iran have, for almost five decades, "rejected any form of subjugation" and chosen "dignity and independence."
"Today," the president said, "is the day when the great people of Iran, with their decisive vote, shaped the country’s future on the basis of the Islamic Republic and the rule of the people’s will, opening a lasting chapter in the history of this country."
Referring to the US-Israeli war of aggression, which is in its second month now, President Pezeshkian said this year’s anniversary "has taken on a deeper meaning than in previous years."
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The enemies’ illegal war, he said, has "once again proved that hegemonic powers cannot stand the Iranian nation’s independence, dignity, and progress."
"The people of Iran, in this test as well, proved through their insight, unity, and perseverance that they have consciously chosen the path of independence and dignity."
He said the great people of Iran spare no effort to safeguard the country’s national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The president also vowed that his government will "use all its strength and resources to defend the country’s independence."
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In this path, he said, the government will rely on strong public support and the guidance of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Seyyed Mojtaba Khamenei.
The United States and Israel launched an unprovoked war on Iran on February 28 by assassinating Leader of the Islamic Revolution Seyyed Ali Khamenei along with senior military commanders.
The enemies have deliberately targeted Iran’s civilian infrastructure and energy facilities, killing hundreds of Iranian people.
Ever since, the people of Iran have taken to the streets for 32 consecutive nights across the country, chanting slogans against the aggressors and calling for an end to the enemy’s brutality and aggression.
In response to the aggression, Iran’s Armed Forces have so far carried out 89 waves of Operation True Promise 4, targeting Israeli military and strategic sites as well as US military bases across the region with missiles and drones, inflicting heavy losses on the enemy.
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