Ghalibaf in a statement to the public

Head of the negotiating team, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, addresses a message to the Iranian people. The statement reads:
▪️ We are in an existential war with America that requires a realistic and long-term outlook. We do not welcome war, but we are ready for confrontation until the last breath, while utilizing diplomacy to achieve our interests; negotiation and war are both means to preserve national security, and the decision regarding them lies in the hands of the supreme leadership.
▪️ We do not commit to any agreement that does not yield benefit for us, in accordance with the principle of "an eye for an eye." In this regard, we have established the "Iranian arrangements" in the Strait of Hormuz as a national right that we will stand firm to protect against American attempts at intimidation.
▪️ We call upon the people to unite behind the directives of the Leader of the Revolution, and to ignore news aimed at shaking confidence or spreading despair. Our strength in Hormuz is the fruit of sacrifices on the battlefield, and we are moving forward to take revenge for the blood of our martyrs. We have dedicated our lives to defending this homeland, and we will respond decisively to the enemy's crimes.