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Pezeshkian says Iran’s 'power and unity has defied predictions of collapse'

Pezeshkian says Iran’s 'power and unity has defied predictions of collapse' Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, said that Iran was fighting a "full-scale economic, military and security war," but the nation's “power and cohesion had astonished the world". Speaking at a ceremony where participants renewed allegiance with the ideals of the Islamic Republic's founder, Pezeshkian said: "The enemies…

Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, has stated that Iran's power and unity have defied predictions of nation collapse. In a ceremony where participants renewed their allegiance to the ideals of the Islamic Republic's founder, Pezeshkian remarked that the enemies had imagined Iran would collapse under pressure and actions. He emphasized that not only did this not occur, but the power and unity of the Iranian nation astounded the world.

Pezeshkian praised the people's resistance, stating that analysts could not easily explain how the nation withstood such pressure. He described it as a miracle performed by the people, according to Mehr. Despite acknowledging the existence of problems, Pezeshkian expressed his commitment to serving the people and overcoming crises with strength, as long as they have the breath in their bodies.

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