Speaking at the Ayatollah Khomeini Mausoleum in Tehran on the first day of Government Week, Iranian President Pezeshkian said his country was facing an all-out war in the economic and military spheres.
Commenting on U.S. President Trump’s statements that Iran would face the harshest sanctions, Pezeshkian said Iran had remained standing in the face of this unequal war and continued to serve its people.
Pezeshkian argued that predictions that Iran would collapse and become another Venezuela had not materialized, saying that his country had instead grown stronger. He claimed that the world was astonished by Iran’s resistance, solidarity and unity.
Call for joint action to overcome the economic crisis
Pezeshkian said all segments of society needed to act together, as they had during the Iran-Iraq War, to overcome the economic war. Saying that the government was seeking ways to create greater cooperation and synergy, Pezeshkian stated that everyone needed to contribute to the country.
Noting that the markets had not experienced serious problems during the war, Pezeshkian said society needed to join hands to overcome the current crises.
Support sought for Tehran’s agreement
Pezeshkian said the agreement reached by Iran had emerged after lengthy negotiations and with a broad consensus among experts. He said the process had taken into account the views of military personnel involved in the war, officials responsible for the country’s security and authorities responsible for implementation.
Stating that the decision had been made in line with the principles of expediency, dignity and wisdom, Pezeshkian argued that those criticizing the agreement either did not know the details or had not been involved in the process.
“Iran needs people who will step up”
Pezeshkian said Iran needed people who would serve day and night, adding that the country needed people who would step up and assume responsibility rather than offering advice and recommendations.
Emphasizing that the agreements reached through the decisions taken needed to be upheld, Pezeshkian said violating those decisions later would cause instability.
Pezeshkian argued that efforts were being made to create division and rifts in society by exploiting Iran’s problems. Saying that the government would work to prevent polarization, conflict and personal interests from prevailing, Pezeshkian called for support from all segments of society, stating that the country could not overcome its problems alone.
The history of Government Week
Government Week is held in memory of President Mohammad Ali Rajai and Prime Minister Mohammad Javad Bahonar, who were killed on August 30, 1981, in a bombing targeting the government building during the early years of the Iran-Iraq War.
