• Iranian President declares country is in a 'full-fledged war' with the US, Israel, and Europe.
• Pezeshkian warns of more decisive responses to potential attacks.
• Over 1,100 casualties reported from US and Israeli strikes in recent conflict.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has characterized the current state of conflict with the United States, Israel, and Europe as a “full-fledged war,” designed to destabilize Iran. He stated, “They do not want our country to stand on its feet,” emphasizing the multifaceted challenges the nation faces from the West, including political and economic pressures, according to Al Jazeera and The Hill.

Pezeshkian asserted that Iran's military capabilities are stronger than before the attacks by Israel and the US, warning that any new aggression would meet with a “more decisive response.” He stressed the complexity of the current “war,” comparing it to the Iraq-Iran conflict of 1980-1988, which resulted in significant casualties for both sides, according to India Times and The Hill.

The president's declarations come just ahead of a meeting between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US President Donald Trump, which is expected to further affect Iran's geopolitical situation. The ongoing sanctions imposed by Western nations, notably France, Germany, and the UK, as part of renewed measures over Iran's nuclear program, add to the pressures faced by the Iranian government, according to Al Jazeera and India Times.

In the backdrop of this escalating tension, Pezeshkian underscored the necessity for the nation to collectively strive to overcome these adversities, despite the rising societal expectations amid significant external pressure, according to The Hill and India Times.