Iranian President Defends Missile Program, Citing Gaza Comparison

Iranian President Pezeshkian asserted that Iran's missile program is crucial for its defense, claiming that without it, the country would face a fate similar to Gaza. This statement comes as Iran released a video of its Zafar-66 ballistic missile program.

23 Jun, 19:44 — 23 Jun, 22:26

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Why this matters

Iran's missile program is a critical point of contention in international relations, particularly with the US and Israel, who view it as a threat to regional stability. President Pezeshkian's strong defense and comparison to Gaza underscore Iran's perception of its security needs and its unwillingness to compromise on this issue.

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What sources agree on

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that without its missiles, Iran would have been 'razed like Gaza'
Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran's missile program is non-negotiable
The statement was made in the context of Iran's defensive capabilities

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that without its missiles, Iran would have been 'razed like Gaza'.

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Pezeshkian asserted that Iran's missile program is non-negotiable.

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The US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation.

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US President Donald Trump has softened his stance on Iranian missiles.

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Iran published a video of its 'secret Zafar-66' ballistic missile program.

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The broader context of US-Iran relations

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Connects Pezeshkian's statement to ongoing political clashes or a recent cooperation memorandum with the US, and Trump's softened stance.

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Focuses solely on Pezeshkian's statement about missiles and Gaza, without extensive mention of US-Iran diplomatic context.

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Mention of a Memorandum of Cooperation between the United States and Iran

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Reference to Donald Trump's perceived softening stance on Iranian missiles

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Publication of a video showing Iran's 'secret Zafar-66' ballistic missile program

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iefimeridacenter-leftcenter-leftneutral—Directly quotes Pezeshkian's strong statement

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Coverage leans: balanced

The coverage is largely balanced, with most outlets reporting the Iranian President's statements directly without significant editorializing, though some provide more context on US-Iran relations.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual55d ago

'Without our missiles, US, Israel would have razed Iran like Gaza,' says Iranian President Pezeshkian

Masoud Pezeshkian added that Iran would never, under any circumstances, negotiate with anyone over its defensive capabilities.

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Daily SabahMixed55d ago

Iran would be 'like Gaza' without missile program, Pezeshkian says

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Tuesday that Iran's missile program is non-negotiable, arguing that the country would have ended up 'just like Gaza' without its ba...

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First report: Daily Sabah · 23 Jun, 19:44|Full coverage: 6 · 11h|Window: 11h

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Daily Sabah23 Jun, 19:44First to report

Iran would be 'like Gaza' without missile program, Pezeshkian says

1h later

index-hr23 Jun, 21:01

Iranski predsjednik: Da nemamo projektile, sravnili bi nas sa zemljom kao Gazu

iefimerida23 Jun, 21:46

Πεζεσκιάν: «Χωρίς τους πυραύλους μας, το Ιράν θα είχε καταλήξει σαν τη Γάζα»

hindustan-times23 Jun, 22:26

'Without our missiles, US, Israel would have razed Iran like Gaza,' says Iranian President Pezeshkian

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observador24 Jun, 01:15

2h. Irão: programa de mísseis não está no memorando com EUA

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balkan-web24 Jun, 06:28Latest update

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Iranian President Defends Missile Program, Citing Gaza Comparison

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'Without our missiles, US, Israel would have razed Iran like Gaza,' says Iranian President Pezeshkian

Iran would be 'like Gaza' without missile program, Pezeshkian says

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Iran would be 'like Gaza' without missile program, Pezeshkian says

Iranski predsjednik: Da nemamo projektile, sravnili bi nas sa zemljom kao Gazu

Πεζεσκιάν: «Χωρίς τους πυραύλους μας, το Ιράν θα είχε καταλήξει σαν τη Γάζα»

'Without our missiles, US, Israel would have razed Iran like Gaza,' says Iranian President Pezeshkian

2h. Irão: programa de mísseis não está no memorando com EUA

Lëshimi i raketave balistike nga deti, Irani publikon video të programit të tij sekret Zafar-66

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