Iran will defend every inch of its territory, President Pezeshkian says

Over the past week, US President Donald Trump has made a series of highly insulting and threatening statements against Iran. In response, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the remarks during a press conference, emphasizing Iran's resolve to defend its territory.

Responding to a question about Trump's comments, Pezeshkian said hostile rhetoric from Iran's enemies was the norm, but questioned whether they had achieved their objectives "on the ground." "Those who intended to break our Iran into pieces, where have they ended up?" he asked, according to Press TV.

Pezeshkian noted that Iran believed it must "defend every inch of its territory in practice," adding, "These disrespectful remarks are only worthy of them, not the Iranian nation." The president also underscored the need to preserve national unity and solidarity, warning that any behavior or actions creating division within society would weaken the country's strength.

The remarks come amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States, particularly over issues such as Iran's nuclear program and regional influence. Trump has previously adopted a hardline stance against Iran, including withdrawing from the 2015 nuclear deal and imposing sanctions.

According to Mehr News Agency, Pezeshkian's comments reflect the Iranian government's position of maintaining territorial integrity and resisting external pressure. The report by Mehr News added that the president's statements were made in response to a query about Trump's recent threats.