Iran’s Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam, during a visit to Islamabad, commented on tensions between Tehran and Washington. He said U.S. President Donald Trump told Iran he does not want a war and asked Tehran to remain restrained. This was reported by podrobno.uz. reports .
The diplomat said he received the message at night, around 01:00. It stated that Trump had no intention of targeting Iran, but that Tehran should also refrain from striking U.S. facilities in the region.
According to the ambassador, the message came after threats about possible U.S. military intervention amid protests inside Iran. Commenting on the domestic situation, he acknowledged citizens’ right to peaceful protest and said the government is engaging in dialogue with demonstrators.
At the same time, Moghadam claimed Western media incited violence, leading to some of the most severe events in the country’s history. He said armed groups attacked mosques and set fires.
Tehran officials said the situation is fully under control and the protests have ended. However, Iran has maintained a heightened combat readiness posture and temporarily closed its airspace. The ambassador said that if Israel or the United States acts aggressively, Iran is ready to carry out retaliatory strikes on their facilities in the region.
Moghadam expressed special gratitude to Pakistan for comprehensive support. He noted that under sanctions pressure lasting 44 years, moral and political solidarity from Muslim countries matters more to Tehran than material assistance.
It was previously reported that large-scale protests have continued in Iran since December 28, triggered by a sharp depreciation of the national currency and high inflation. Traders first went on strike at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar, after which demonstrations spread to many parts of the country.
Earlier, it was said that nearly two thousand protesters and security personnel were killed during the unrest, but opposition groups outside Iran insist the death toll is much higher. Global media also cite varying figures: Fox News generally reports that casualties are rising, while The New York Times says precise counting is difficult due to information restrictions, mentioning a range from hundreds to thousands. CBS News cites the highest estimates—12,000 to 20,000—though these figures have not been confirmed.
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