The fragile ceasefire between Iran and its adversaries marks a pivotal moment, celebrated internationally after US President Donald Trump’s Truth Social revelation. Iran has nodded to a 14-day interim pause, sparking debates on long-term resolutions.
Dr. Abdul Majeed Hakim Ilahi, Iran’s Supreme Leader’s envoy in India, provided rare insights in an IANS exclusive. ‘Iran never sought this fight,’ he asserted. ‘We’re not proponents of nuclear arms—our stance is clear and consistent.’
Ilahi detailed why the US backed down: ‘After 41 grueling days, they recognized their blunder. Unable to prolong the war without deeper defeats, they opted for ceasefire as an exit strategy.’
He emphasized Tehran’s reluctance: ‘War was thrust upon us from day one. It inflicts suffering on innocents worldwide, which we abhor.’
Could this truce evolve into permanence? ‘Absolutely, should our conditions be met,’ Ilahi replied confidently.
Countering enrichment claims, he invoked religious doctrine: ‘Our Supreme Leader’s decree from decades ago bans nuclear weapons as forbidden in Islam. Past, present, future—we reject them outright.’
On crisis origins, Ilahi blamed external meddling: ‘Problems exploded when America arrived from afar, importing chaos. Attacks on us stemmed from bases in neighboring Arab states, not US soil.’
Looking ahead, Ilahi expressed optimism: ‘This global peril can dissipate if nations grasp the Gulf’s volatility. Collective action is needed to shield the region from aggression.’
As talks hang in balance, Ilahi’s perspective highlights Iran’s defensive posture and conditional path to enduring peace, urging international restraint.
