Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared an 'all-out war' against the US, Israel, and Europe. He characterized this conflict as more complex than the 1980s Iran-Iraq war and accused Western powers of creating comprehensive economic, cultural, political, and security difficulties for Iran. This declaration comes just days before a scheduled meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Iran, particularly its expanding ballistic missile program and potential new Israeli strikes, is expected to be a primary topic of discussion.
Declaration of All-Out War
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared his country is in an 'all-out war' with the US, Israel, and Europe, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric against these global powers.
Complexity Compared to Iran-Iraq War
Mr Pezeshkian emphasized that the current conflict is far more complex and difficult than the devastating 1980s Iran-Iraq war, which resulted in over a million casualties, highlighting the severe nature of the present confrontation.
Accusations Against Western Powers
He accused Western nations of besieging Iran from every possible angle, creating profound economic, cultural, political, and security difficulties for the country.
Imminent US-Israel Meeting
These declarations were made shortly before a planned meeting between US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, where Iran's activities and regional role are anticipated to be a central discussion point.
Israel's Ballistic Missile Concerns
Israel is reportedly deeply concerned about Iran's expanding ballistic missile program and is expected to brief Mr Trump on this issue, potentially discussing new military strikes in response to perceived threats.
