A warning about pressure inside Iran
Pezeshkian accused Washington and Israel of seeking to deepen divisions within the country after failing to achieve their aims militarily. That was his characterization of their strategy, not an independently established account of their plans.
The shift in emphasis matters. Having dismissed the prospect of military submission, he pointed to a vulnerability that bombs alone could not explain: the way Iranians were being governed.
A message delivered to mayors
According to Tasnim, Pezeshkian made the remarks on September 29 at a meeting with mayors of major cities and provincial capitals. The setting gave his appeal a domestic audience with administrative responsibilities.
IRNA reported that he urged the involvement of different groups in running the country. He also warned that any group claiming exclusive wisdom and the sole right to make decisions could weaken Iran itself.
Unity presented as the answer
Pezeshkian said solidarity and public participation would help thwart hostile plots and resolve the country’s problems. The promise of resilience therefore came with a condition: cooperation from the people.
His comments offered no new military timetable. The practical demand fell on Iran’s officials: bring more of the population into decisions about how the country is run.
