The President of Iran emphasized that his country was not the initiator of the war and will not be, stating in an interview with Fox News: "We did not choose war; it was imposed on us." He added: "We are not seeking war, but whenever we are attacked, we will defend ourselves, and if they want to fight us, we will respond with strength."
Response to Pressures
The President also stated that pressure to force Iran to surrender, outside the framework of international law, will not succeed. These remarks come amid rising tensions in the region and international pressures on Iran.
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Good News Today
Alongside this news, other good news today, Friday, October 25, 2026, is as follows:
The Deputy of the National Organization for Educational Testing announced that the final results of the university entrance exam and the student-teacher exam for 2026 will be published within the next 10 days. The academic records of the participants in the national exam were also provided to the organization this morning.
In Hormozgan, Farzaneh Sadegh, the Minister of Roads and Urban Development, inaugurated the operation of 8 reconstructed bridges that were repaired after being damaged in the imposed war. These bridges have been made ready for safe transit in less than 50 days.
The CEO of the South Pars Gas Complex stated regarding the success in major repairs at their refineries: "The South Pars Gas Complex is ready for maximum and sustainable gas processing to meet the country's needs in the cold months of the year."
The campaign "We will post Mehr" has also been extended for another week due to the enthusiasm of compatriots to provide more opportunities for sending educational gifts to students in Sistan and Baluchestan.
Seyyed Reza Salehi Amiri, the Minister of Cultural Heritage, described the natural and cultural capacities of the Mazandaran coastal cities as unparalleled, stating: "Various types of tourism can develop in this province."
The President of the Asian Rowing Confederation praised the performance of the Iranian national team in the Asian Games, considering the achievement of two gold medals as a sign of significant progress in this sport.
In the field of art, an exhibition of new works by Master Jalil Rasouli titled "In the Name of God" was inaugurated at the cultural-artistic complex of the Academy of Arts. He referred to the presence of top calligraphy artists in the country during this ceremony.
The Director General of the Environmental Protection Agency of Kermanshah Province also announced the discovery of a new cave in the village of Sefid Ab, stating that this discovery reveals another aspect of the valuable natural and geological capacities of the region.
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