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Iranian President Pezeshkian acknowledges war damages, says Iran fully capable of defending nation

Tehran, May 18 (UNI) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledging the war damages, on Monday said that while the country had suffered during its ongoing war with the US and Israel, he insisted that the Islamic Republic was nonetheless "fully capable of defending our nation's rights with strength."
During a meeting with executive agencies attended by a number of his cabinet members, Pezeshkian said Iranian leaders "should avoid any tone or voices that create division, but we must also face reality; It is not the case that we have not suffered harm."
"Anyone in a position of leadership must speak honestly and transparently to their society and their people," he said in remarks aired by state TV.
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