On the evening of the 15th, Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf said Iran does not welcome war but must remain ready to fight to protect national security and interests. He urged use of diplomacy and negotiations to secure and consolidate those interests. Ghalibaf said memoranda of understanding are meaningful only when all terms are effective and implemented; if Iran cannot benefit, it has no obligation to comply. He added that, under the Supreme Leader's instructions, everyone must prepare for

On the evening of the 15th, Iranian parliament speaker Ghalibaf said Iran does not welcome war but must remain ready to fight to protect national security and interests. He urged use of diplomacy and negotiations to secure and consolidate those interests. Ghalibaf said memoranda of understanding are meaningful only when all terms are effective and implemented; if Iran cannot benefit, it has no obligation to comply. He added that, under the Supreme Leader's instructions, everyone must prepare for war, diplomacy, or both.