Iranian President: We seek no war, we defend ourselves

He accused the US and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure, calling these acts violations of international law and evidence of double standards for human rights.

We have not attacked any country, and in the current situation we are not planning to attack anyone; we are simply legitimately defending ourselves,” was quoted as saying Peseschian by the agency I SNA.

It should not be said Iran is seeking war. Rather, we are peace lovers, and what we are doing is legitimate self - protection. Just as every human reacts to aggression, a nation is protected against attack.”, he said.