[Iranian President: Will Firmly Defend National Security with All Capabilities] On April 2, local time, Iranian President Pezechzian, in a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani President Aliyev, stated that Iran will defend itself with unwavering resolve and by utilizing all its capabilities. Pezechzian claimed that Iran was attacked by the military forces of the United States and Israel while it was negotiating with the United States, and emphasized that Iran will resolutely safeguard its national security.