Iranian President: "We do not wish to escalate the war with Israel... Will respond proportionally to attacks"
Summary
- The Iranian President stated that there is no intention to escalate the war with Israel, but mentioned there will be a proportional response to any attacks.
- He emphasized that the resumption of nuclear negotiations with Iran depends on whether Israel ceases its attacks in the region.
- Turkey has announced its readiness to mediate for de-escalation and the resumption of nuclear negotiations.
According to CNN on the 16th (local time), Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in a phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, stated that "Iran has no intention to escalate the war with Israel, but will respond proportionally to any attack."
President Pezeshkian said, "Due to Israel's incursion, Iranian civilians, scientists, and military leaders have been killed," and emphasized that "This war was not started by Iran, and Iran will respond in proportion to the extent of the attacks."
He also stressed regarding the possible resumption of nuclear negotiations with the United States that "it depends on whether the Zionist regime (Israel) stops its attacks on regional countries."
In response, President Erdoğan said, "Turkey is ready to play a mediating role to help de-escalate tensions and support the resumption of nuclear negotiations."
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