Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has singled out China for praise for concentrating on national and economic growth, while racing to catch up with the United States.
In a new interview with state media, Pezeshkian said despite increasingly developing its military capabilities, the second most populous nation doesn’t engage in wars like the U.S.
”Are China and the U.S. friends?” he asked rhetorically. “China is America’s greatest rival, yet why don’t they fight? China focuses on its own work and grows stronger every day.”
Speaking of the war, Pezeshkian insists Iran is in a battle for survival but knows when to fight, when to make peace, and when to mind its business if adversaries do the same.
The President explained that Iran initiated the recent military confrontations with ships in the Strait of Hormuz because they had violated regulations.
Pezeshkian also emphatically rejected the comments that claim Tehran disregarded some sections of the Memorandum of Understanding mediated by Pakistan.
“We firmly defend the memorandum
