Iranian President Asserts Right to Defense Against Regional Aggression

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi emphasized Iran's determination to continue legitimate and robust defense measures against any acts of aggression during a conversation with Iraqi President Abdul Latif Rashid, according to Odaily. Raisi stated that Iran has the right to defend itself against U.S. military bases in the region, which he identified as sources of aggression. He also urged vigilance against plots by the U.S. and Israel to create division and instability among Islamic nations through military force and the use of terrorist organizations, leveraging neighboring territories to invade Iran.