<\/source><\/video>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\nClaims about divisions between Iran\u2019s military and political leadership once again appeared in Israeli-affiliated media, following accusations by the United Arab Emirates that Iran launched missile and drone attacks on the small Persian Gulf state on May 4 and 5.<\/p>\n
However, the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, Iran\u2019s highest military command center responsible for coordinating the armed forces, denied Abu Dhabi\u2019s claims, saying the Iranian armed forces conducted no such operations.<\/p>\n
Despite the military\u2019s denial, Israeli-linked media outlets alleged that President Pezeshkian has clashed with the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), without providing any evidence.<\/p>\n
Since the start of the war, US officials, including President Donald Trump, have alleged infighting between Iranian military and political leaders over the conflict. Iran and the United States reached a ceasefire on April 8. However, Pakistani-mediated efforts aimed at achieving lasting peace reached a deadlock after negotiations between Iran and the US in Islamabad on April 11 failed. On Sunday, Trump rejected Iran\u2019s latest peace proposal. Iran accused the United States of insisting on “unreasonable demands” shaped by Israel.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Last month, in a coordinated move, President Pezeshkian, Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf, and Judiciary Chief Gholam-Hossein Mohseni Ejei dismissed Trump\u2019s remarks about \u201cdivisions between extremists and moderates\u201d in Iran.<\/p>\n
In a post on X on April 23, Pezeshkian wrote, \u201cIn Iran there are no “hardliners” or “moderates” We are all Iranians and revolutionaries. With ironclad unity of nation and state and obedience to the Supreme Leader, we will make the aggressor regret. One God, one nation, one leader, one path; victory for Iran, dearer than life.”<\/p>\n
Iranian officials argue that Trump makes such statements in an attempt to drive a wedge within Iranian society and to gloss over Washington\u2019s military setbacks and miscalculations in the war with Iran.<\/p>\n
Unity and good-neighborly ties<\/strong><\/p>\nFurther in his talks with the Tehran Times, Yousef said President Pezeshkian emphasizes internal unity and good relations with neighbors.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe president emphasizes two key points. First, we must preserve unity at home and prevent divisions from emerging or escalating. Second, we must improve our relations with our neighbors,\u201d Yousef said. He added, \u201cThe reality is that they are our neighbors. Whatever happens there affects us, just as what happens here affects them. It\u2019s like we are all sitting on the same ship \u2014 if it sinks, we all sink.\u201d<\/p>\n
During the 39-day US-Israel war on Iran, Iranian armed forces targeted American bases in Persian Gulf countries. Iranian officials have said these bases are \u201clegitimate targets\u201d because the United States uses them to launch attacks against Iran.<\/p>\n
A role model for expanding relations<\/strong><\/p>\nPrior to the war, the Pezeshkian government intensified efforts to strengthen relations with neighboring countries further.<\/p>\n
Under his administration, Iran\u2019s ties with its neighbors, including the Republic of Azerbaijan, improved following earlier tensions over political and security issues between Tehran and Baku. Yousef said this could serve as a model for strengthening relations with other neighbors. \u201cI believe the improvement we have seen in relations with Azerbaijan can be extended to all neighboring countries.\u201d<\/p>\n
The president\u2019s son noted that focusing on commonalities can help achieve this goal. \u201cEven where differences exist, there are also shared interests and common ground. We can build on those commonalities to expand and improve relations. If we focus only on disagreements, the situation will only deteriorate \u2014 that is true of any relationship.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Pezeshkian family is from northwestern Iran, which borders the Republic of Azerbaijan. Yousef said cultural and linguistic proximity is another important factor that can bring the two countries closer. \u201cWith Azerbaijan, we share many cultural and linguistic commonalities. These can either become points of contention or foundations for cooperation. The president has chosen to highlight shared commonalities.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said this approach can be applied to strengthen relations with other neighbors as well. \u201cThe same approach can be applied to Arab countries, especially since we have Arabic-speaking citizens in our own country. It can also apply to the Kurdistan Region (in Iraq) \u2014 where the president has already taken steps in this direction \u2014 as well as to Afghanistan and Tajikistan.\u201d<\/p>\n
He also noted that linguistic ties among communities such as the Baloch and other cross-border groups can further support this process<\/p>\n
Yousef concluded, \u201cThere are many links that connect us. The stronger we make those links, the stronger our relationships will become. When they grow stronger, we grow stronger too. We should see this as a collective good \u2014 something that benefits everyone.\u201d<\/p>\n
By Shahrokh Saei
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