Iran's Pezeshkian Says Tehran Holds Talks Amid 'Full-Scale War' to Defend Its Rights

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran continues to hold talks with neighboring countries aimed at defending its rights, even as the country faces what he described as a full-scale war, according to a report by TASS.

Pezeshkian said Tehran maintains dialogue with neighboring countries "to meet some of the Islamic Republic's needs," according to the report, though TASS did not elaborate on which specific countries or needs the president was referring to.

The report did not specify the conflict Pezeshkian characterized as a "full-scale war," nor did it provide additional context on recent developments that may have prompted the president's remarks.

Iranian officials have periodically emphasized the country's willingness to pursue diplomatic engagement with regional neighbors even amid heightened tensions, framing such talks as a means of protecting Iranian interests rather than a sign of weakness.

TASS's report did not include details on the venue or format of the talks referenced by Pezeshkian, or whether any specific agreements or outcomes resulted from the stated dialogue.

The remarks come against a backdrop of continued regional tension involving Iran, with the country's foreign relations remaining a closely watched topic amid broader instability in the Middle East.