Iran President Pezeshkian says "Diplomacy and defense are the two wings of national power; we have neither left the field nor the negotiating table."; "We will defend the rights of the nation with authority and will not retreat in the face of any threat".

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Full Post: "Our priority is national security and the peace of the people. We will defend the rights of the nation with authority and will not retreat in the face of any threat. Diplomacy and defense are the two wings of national power; we have neither left the field nor the negotiating table. God willing, with unity and rationality, Iran will pass this test with flying colors."

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