Pezeshkian warns of foreign-backed destabilization attempts against Iran

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said external forces had sought to destabilize the country by supporting terrorist groups, while emphasizing that cooperation with neighboring states had helped prevent the use of their territories against Iran.

According to the Iranian president’s press service, Pezeshkian made the remarks during a meeting with Pakistan’s interior minister. He expressed gratitude to the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Iraq for their efforts in preventing such activities, underscoring the importance of regional coordination and shared responsibility in maintaining security.

Pezeshkian also called for greater unity among Islamic nations, stating that countries in the Muslim world should strengthen ties on the basis of shared religious, cultural, and strategic values.

“The stronger the consolidation of the Islamic Ummah, the fewer opportunities there will be for interference and aggression by extra-regional powers and the Zionist regime in the region,” he said.

Separately, the Iranian president chaired a meeting with senior officials from the Ministry of Roads and Urban Development, where he described the country’s transportation system as “the frontline of resilience in economic warfare.”

During the meeting, Pezeshkian stressed the need to expand Iran’s transit capacity, deepen cooperation with neighboring countries, and attract joint investment in infrastructure projects.

Officials reviewed measures aimed at increasing imports and exports through ports, border terminals, and the railway network. The discussions also focused on maintaining stable trade flows, securing the supply of essential goods, and strengthening the resilience of logistics infrastructure amid ongoing economic pressures and regional developments.

According to the president’s office, Pezeshkian further highlighted the importance of active economic diplomacy and broader regional cooperation, urging authorities to make use of proposals from neighboring countries to participate in Iran’s infrastructure initiatives and the development of international transport corridors.

The meeting also addressed plans to expand cargo transportation through ports and border crossings, as well as progress on major infrastructure projects, including the Rasht–Astara and Kalaleh–Aghband transport corridors.

By Vafa Guliyeva