Iran's president praises nations opposing Israel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has issued a statement praising several nations for their stance against Israel. He specifically named Spain, China, Russia, Turkey, Italy, and Egypt, stating their positions stem from 'deep cultural and historical roots' and represent the 'essence of civilizations' at a critical historical juncture. Pezeshkian framed their opposition as being against the 'warmongering and crimes of the Zionist regime.' This rhetoric aligns with Iran's long-standing adversarial position toward Israel and seeks to frame the conflict in civilizational terms.