Iran Engaged in Full-Scale War with U.S., Says President Pezeshkian Amid Airstrikes
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is engaged in a full-scale war with the United States.
- The declaration came as the U.S. expanded its airstrikes to several locations across southern Iran, including areas with military bases and air defense systems.
- Pezeshkian acknowledged these strikes as a consequence of Iran's decision to confront the U.S., urging realism about the situation.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared that his nation is currently involved in a full-scale war with the United States, a statement made amidst escalating U.S. airstrikes across southern Iran. "The reality is that the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently involved in a full-scale war," Pezeshkian stated on Monday, as reported by Al Arabiya.
The reality is that the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently involved in a full-scale war.
His remarks followed reports of U.S. military actions targeting multiple locations throughout Iran's southern regions. According to local media, the attacked areas include provinces hosting military installations and air defense systems. The U.S. military also reportedly struck the vicinity of Bushehr, the site of Iran's sole civilian nuclear power plant.
"A few minutes ago, several locations in the city of Bushehr were hit by American enemy projectiles," said Governor Mohammad Mozaffari, confirming the attacks. Pezeshkian framed these ongoing confrontations as a direct consequence of Iran's strategic decision to resist and challenge the U.S.
We must be realistic and accept the natural consequences of this resistance.
"We must be realistic and accept the natural consequences of this resistance," he added, emphasizing the gravity of the current situation. The president's declaration underscores the significant escalation of hostilities between the two nations.
A few minutes ago, several locations in the city of Bushehr were hit by American enemy projectiles.
Originally published by Republika in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.