Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has expressed a desire for peace with Israel, despite escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, Pezeshkian accused Israel of attempting to provoke a broader conflict in the region but emphasized that Iran does not seek war. He also indicated a willingness to ease tensions if Israel reciprocates, suggesting both nations could disarm.
The comments come after Iran blamed Israel for a deadly explosion in Lebanon, further straining relations.
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Iranian president says he doesn't want war with Israel
We want to live in peace,” Masoud Pezeshkian told reporters in New York City as the U.N. General Assembly gets underway. “We don’t wish to be the cause of instability in the region."
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Iran's president accuses Israel of seeking wider Mideast war and laying 'traps' to lead Iran into it
Iran’s president accused Israel of seeking a wider war in the Middle East and laying “traps” to lead his country into a wider conflict
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Iran’s president says he’s prepared to ease tensions with Israel
The Iranian president commented as tensions between Iran and Israel reach new heights after Tehran blamed Israel for being behind a large-scale explosion of pagers and walkie talkies that saw several killed and thousands of people injured in Lebanon — including Iran’s ambassador to Beirut. Iran has threatened to retaliate.
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