During high-level talks in Minsk, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian condemned the Israeli-U.S. strikes on Iranian soil, praised Belarus’ solidarity, and warned that Western expansionism threatens all independent nations.

Why it matters:

The visit strengthens Iran-Belarus alignment against Western powers and underscores Tehran’s efforts to consolidate non-Western partnerships amid heightened tensions following recent U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities.

What Pezeshkian is saying:

  • I commend the firm stance of Belarus’ president regarding the aggressive attacks by the Zionist regime and the U.S. on Iranian soil.
  • The Belarusian president’s speech at the Eurasian Union summit was highly impactful, especially his reference to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and solidarity with Iran’s government and people.
  • The Zionist regime and the U.S. attacked Iran in violation of international law and the UN Charter. These strikes occurred during nuclear negotiations with America.
  • Iran has never initiated war with any country, but will respond decisively to enemy attacks.
  • The attack on Iran is just one part of Western efforts to expand global dominance; it won’t stop with Iran and will target other independent nations.

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