Iran's parliament speaker Kalibaf said that Iran has never sought war, but will never give in to external pressure. Kalibaf said that before the recent conflict broke out, the US, Israel, and NATO thought they could force Iran to surrender within a few days, but ultimately failed to achieve the goal. He said that the US side only sought a cease-fire because it was under economic, political, and public pressure. He stressed that Iran does not trust the US; it is only qualified to negotiate with the US if it is prepared for war. If the US “reneges on the Memorandum of Understanding between the two sides,” Iran will prepare for a “comprehensive defense” and firmly defend its national interests. Kalibaf said that the international community wants an end to the war, but everyone should be clear that the conflict will not end with Iran's surrender.

Iran's parliament speaker Kalibaf said that Iran has never sought war, but will never give in to external pressure. Kalibaf said that before the recent conflict broke out, the US, Israel, and NATO thought they could force Iran to surrender within a few days, but ultimately failed to achieve the goal. He said that the US side only sought a cease-fire because it was under economic, political, and public pressure. He stressed that Iran does not trust the US; it is only qualified to negotiate with the US if it is prepared for war. If the US “reneges on the Memorandum of Understanding between the two sides,” Iran will prepare for a “comprehensive defense” and firmly defend its national interests. Kalibaf said that the international community wants an end to the war, but everyone should be clear that the conflict will not end with Iran's surrender.