Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gives a speech at the Ministry of Sports and Youth in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. Iranian Presidency/Anadolu/Getty Images
President Masoud Pezeshkian states that Iran must conclude the conflict with the United States and Israel quickly to concentrate on the more significant challenge of rebuilding.
During multiple gatherings with public employees in Tehran, Pezeshkian emphasized that the nation’s leaders must be truthful to maintain public confidence.
Adopting a more balanced approach than other regime leaders, Pezeshkian stated that although Iran needs to stand against “extreme demands,” we should acknowledge that prolonging the conflict serves no one’s interests — neither ours, nor the opposing side, and neither the future of the region nor future generations.
In a different meeting, he stated that “all reasonable and diplomatic avenues should be pursued to lessen tensions.”
“Once the fighting ceases, the nation will encounter difficulties in rebuilding, obtaining financial assistance, and regulating the marketplace,” he informed firefighters in the capital, as reported by Iranian media.
Pezeshkian is seen as more moderate compared to other leaders with deep connections to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. However, he does not have a direct part in discussions with the United States, nor does he have the ultimate authority in making decisions regarding the resolution of the conflict.
While visiting the Justice Ministry, Pezeshkian mentioned that although some issues arising from the conflict had been addressed, reforms were necessary.
“Individuals need to be aware of the truths about the nation.” “Offering false information or unattainable assurances does not aid in resolving problems and will also diminish public confidence,” he stated.
Iran’s unity necessitated “truthfulness in communication, clarity in actions, and building public confidence,” he noted.
Iran was already facing a severe economic crisis prior to the onset of the conflict, and its currency has significantly depreciated this year.
Last week, the government assessed that the conflict has caused $270 billion in harm to Iran but did not give specifics. Israeli assaults have inflicted significant harm on the essential steel and petrochemical sectors, along with additional infrastructure.
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