Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran is waging a defensive war and does not harbor any enmity towards other nations, including people of the US, Europe, or neighboring countries and seeks peace and respect for everyone

What does the imperialist war on Iran mean for Africa? Beyond the immediate economic repercussions of the conflict, the question of sovereignty emerges as central. The war sets broader precedents for the world and reveals the position of African states within an unequal international system.

The two regional powers—at loggerheads for the last seven years after Saudi Arabia executed prominent Shia cleric Nimr al-Nimr—officially re-established diplomatic relations after a historic deal mediated by China in March