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Trump Threat: 14 million Iranians ready to defend country with their lives, says president Pezeshkian

Mr Pezezhkian said he remain devoted to giving his life for Iran.

and • April 7, 2026
Masoud Pezeshkian
Masoud Pezeshkian [Credit: Bernama]

The President of Iran, Masoud Pezeshkian, said on Tuesday that he and 14 million fellow Iranians are ready to sacrifice their lives to defend the nation.

Speaking on his verified X account (formerly Twitter), Mr Pezeshkian wrote in Arabic, with an English translation: “More than 14 million proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran. I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran.”

His statement comes amid rising tensions in the region, with U.S. President Donald Trump setting a Tuesday deadline for potential strikes on Iranian power stations and bridges if Tehran does not ease its control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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