Without Missiles, US, Israel Would Have "Ploughed Iran Just Like Gaza"
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran's ballistic missile program is non-negotiable and essential for national defense against potential US and Israeli aggression. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif supported Iran's stance, criticizing international double standards regarding missile capabilities.
Why it matters
The refusal to negotiate on ballistic missiles complicates ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize Middle East tensions and resolve nuclear-related disputes.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Tuesday said that, without its missiles, his country would have ended up "just like Gaza", insisting that its ballistics programme was non-negotiable.
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