TEHRAN, March 30 (Xinhua) -- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian said Monday that any decision to end the war will be based solely on preconditions that protect the nation's dignity, security, and interests.
Speaking at a cabinet meeting, Pezeshkian addressed the country's "sensitive" circumstances amid U.S. and Israeli attacks, emphasizing that maintaining consistent and effective public services is a key pillar of national stability until ultimate victory is achieved, according to a statement from his office.
He praised the Iranian armed forces for their bravery in defending the country and safeguarding its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
On Feb. 28, Israel and the United States launched joint attacks on Tehran and several other Iranian cities, killing then-Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, senior military commanders, and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone strikes targeting Israeli and U.S. assets in the Middle East.
In recent days, U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Iran is negotiating with the United States and seeking a deal to end the war.
On Wednesday, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said that messages were exchanged between Iran and the United States through intermediaries over the past few days, but no negotiations have taken place. ■
