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2026-04-17 09:48:11
[Iranian President Meets with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff, Calls for Unity Among Islamic Nations] According to a report by the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRNA) on the 17th, Iranian President Pezechzian, during talks with Pakistani Army Chief of Staff Munir in Tehran, stated that Iran is committed to achieving lasting peace and stability in the region, considers all Islamic countries as brotherly nations, and emphasized that its military actions against US military bases in the Middle East are based on defensive needs. During the talks, Pezechzian praised Pakistan's effective and responsible role in promoting a ceasefire and peace, reiterated Iran's position of seeking lasting peace and stability in the region, and stressed that it will safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of the Iranian people within the framework of international law. He said that Iran considers all Islamic countries as brotherly nations and calls for unity within the Islamic world. Pezechzian also said that Iran's targeting of US military bases in the Middle East is a measure taken within the scope of defense necessity in response to the severe situation imposed upon it. (Xinhua)
