"Iran does not seek to escalate tensions": Pezeshkian vows to defend country's sceurity

Iran Herald · August 4, 2026 Politics

Tehran [Iran], August 4 (ANI): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian asserted on Monday that Tehran is not interested in stoking regional conflict, while making it clear that the nation will uncompromisingly safeguard its sovereignty. According to Press TV, Pezeshkian said, 'The Islamic Republic of Iran does not seek to escalate tensions or instability in the region.