Pezeshkian says Tehran 'not looking for war', but stressed it would respond to aggression

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Tehran is not seeking war, while simultaneously emphasizing that the country will respond to aggression. According to the provided reports, Pezeshkian asserted that Iran would never remain passive in the face of hostile actions.

The Iranian president's remarks directly follow a United States military assault on La, marking a tense geopolitical backdrop for his statements regarding defense and regional conflict.