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News ID: 142427
Publish Date : 10 August 2025 - 21:59

Pezeshkian: No Action Without Leader’s Approval

TEHRAN — President Masoud Pezeshkian on Sunday underscored the unwavering centrality of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in Iran’s governance, emphasizing that no government initiative would proceed without full alignment with his guidance.
“Any action contrary to the Supreme Leader’s opinion should not be done, and I will not do it,” Pezeshkian told media executives gathered to mark Journalist Day. “Every action will be done with the satisfaction and coordination of the Supreme Leader.”
The president used the platform to clarify his administration’s guiding principles: full institutional cohesion, deference to religious authority, and national unity.
Describing Ayatollah Khamenei as “the pillar and foundation of the system,” Pezeshkian stressed that “no policy in international relations and negotiations is pursued without coordination with the Supreme Leader. This is not rhetoric but the basis of national cohesion and the foundation of the government’s action.”
Pezeshkian’s remarks come as Iran continues to navigate a complex internal landscape marked by economic strain and political diversity, as well as a fraught regional and international environment. The president acknowledged these pressures while reinforcing his vision for a unified front built upon revolutionary principles and Islamic values.
“Iranian society is diverse. People hold different views — even in my own family,” he said, reflecting on personal experiences. “My children were present during the hardest moments, including bombings and the 12-day war, yet on some issues they hold different views. We all have our own perspectives, and this difference is natural.”
However, Pezeshkian drew a clear line between acceptable diversity and deviation from core values. “The important thing is that we believe in the principles — if someone does not believe in the principles, it is a different matter.”
Those principles, he explained, are rooted in the Islamic Republic’s ideological foundation. Disagreement on minor or secondary issues is inevitable — and even healthy — but the nation must remain united on its fundamentals.
“If the foundations and framework of national cohesion are damaged, the country will be harmed,” he warned, recalling efforts by foreign adversaries to destabilize Iran during periods of crisis. “During the war and bombings, the enemies hoped to create riots and divisions, and today they still hold hope for this.”
In that context, he called for mutual understanding and openness. “No one can claim absolute truth and others as absolute falsehood,” he said. “Even prisoners issued statements to defend the country. We must open our hearts to others and neighbors.”
Pezeshkian reiterated the importance of identifying and resisting Iran’s main adversaries — namely, “the United States and the Zionist regime” — and he warned against emotional or reactionary policies.
“The enemy seeks to create obstacles every day and imposes new sanctions,” he said, describing these actions as part of a larger strategy to weaken Iran from within. “If we believe in independence and conviction, we must endure hardships.”
Quoting Imam Ali (AS), Pezeshkian added, “If you are invited to peace, do not reject it.” He emphasized that decisions must be rooted in wisdom, not emotion. “We must not act emotionally. The Supreme Leader’s opinion must be the final word.”
Returning to the core theme of alignment with Ayatollah Khamenei, Pezeshkian concluded: “Once the Supreme Leader’s opinion is stated, no excuses should be made. We must speak for the good of the country and the people.”