Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned on Tuesday that the country is prepared to launch new ballistic missile attacks against Israel
The statement came amid Iranian accusations that Israel is behind a series of explosions on its territory.
In an interview with Al Jazeera, Pezeshkian denied US President Donald Trump’s claims that US and Israeli airstrikes last month completely destroyed Iran’s nuclear program.
“Our nuclear capabilities are with our scientists, not in the facilities,” he said, asserting that the idea that Iran’s nuclear program has been eliminated is an illusion.
Echoing statements by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, Pezeshkian said that Iran has the right to enrich uranium and that the country will rebuild its nuclear program, which he maintains is peaceful and in accordance with international law.
Regarding the 12-day conflict with Israel last month, the Iranian president alleged that Israel concealed the extent of the damage caused by Iran’s ballistic missile strikes, which he said “deeply struck” the country and caused heavy losses.
Pezeshkian warned that while Iran does not want a new war, it is ready to strike Israel again “deeply” if necessary.
“Tehran is prepared for any action by Israel, which tried to change Iran but failed.
Our forces are ready to strike again, but we do not want war,” he stated.
The Iranian president also stated that Israel’s 12-day air campaign not only targeted Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, but also sought to “dismantle” the country, “eliminate it through chaos,” and attack the regime.
He added that Iran considers the ceasefire that ended the conflict “not definitive,” suggesting the possibility of further confrontations in the future.
Pezeshkian’s statements increase tensions between Iran and Israel, at a time of regional instability, as Iran accuses Israel of carrying out sabotage on its territory.
Published in 07/24/2025 04h04
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