Iran wants to finish the war towards the United States and Israel as swiftly as attainable to deal with the larger activity of reconstruction, in keeping with President Masoud Pezeshkian.
In a sequence of conferences with public employees in Tehran, Pezeshkian mentioned the nation’s management wanted to be trustworthy to protect public belief.
Striking a extra average tone than others within the regime’s management, Pezeshkian mentioned that whereas Iran should resist “excessive demands, we must recognize that continuing the conflict benefits no one — not us, not the other side, and not the future of the region or coming generations.”
In one other assembly, he mentioned that “every rational and diplomatic path must be used to reduce tensions.”
“After the end of hostilities, the country will face challenges in reconstruction, securing financial resources, and controlling the market,” he advised firefighters within the capital, in keeping with Iranian media.
Pezeshkian is regarded as extra average than different members of the management who’ve long-standing hyperlinks to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. But he has no direct position in negotiations with the United States, nor the ultimate say in choices on ending the battle.
During a go to to the Justice Ministry, Pezeshkian mentioned that whereas some issues brought on by the battle had been managed, reforms had been wanted.
“People must be informed of the realities of the country. Providing inaccurate information or unrealistic promises not only does not help resolve issues but will also weaken public trust,” he mentioned.
Iran’s cohesion required “honesty in speech, transparency in performance, and strengthening public trust,” he added.
Some context: Iran was in deep financial disaster even earlier than the battle started, and its foreign money has weakened dramatically this 12 months.
The authorities estimated final week that the war has inflicted $270 billion in injury on Iran with out offering particulars. Israeli strikes have prompted extreme injury to the vital metal and petrochemical industries and different infrastructure.