Iran Says It Will Stay Steadfast Even in an 'Apocalyptic War'
Iran's top diplomat said the country will resist any aggression while remaining open to genuine diplomacy.
Written by EGazette’s AI. The facts are drawn from cited sources; the analysis is the AI’s own.
Iran's top diplomat said the country will continue to stand firm against any aggression, even if the situation escalates into what he described as an "apocalyptic war," according to Iran's Mehr News Agency.
The diplomat added that Tehran remains simultaneously ready for genuine diplomacy, signaling that Iran views negotiation as still possible despite the defiant tone of the statement.
Dual-track messaging
The remarks reflect a dual-track approach often taken by Iranian officials, combining firm rhetoric on resistance with stated openness to diplomatic engagement.
The report did not specify what prompted the statement or name the aggression it was responding to, and did not include comment from other governments.
Sources
- Iran to remain steadfast even if apocalyptic war happens — Mehr News (Iran)
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