Mohammad Khatami directs his arrows inward

Former Iranian President Seyyed Mohammad Khatami called for supporting the government's efforts to reach a

"sustainable agreement"

to end conflicts, warning against domestic extremist factions that obstruct the path of negotiations.

Key points from his speech:

• "Today, despite its wounds from the injustice of outsiders and the ignorance of friends, our beloved Iran stands anxious yet proud."

• "It is regrettable that, amidst this complex situation instigated by Israel and America, extremist forces and media at home align with this trend, working to disparage the negotiations and public officials."

• "Based on fairness, morality, and reason, I do not consider the warmongers and advocates of revenge to be aligned with Israel; however, I say that—despite their good intentions—they are practically walking the exact same path and saying the exact same things that Israel wants."

• "Viewing peace as treason, and using the name of Imam Hussein (AS) as a pretext to justify delusional demands and attack negotiators, has nothing to do with the essence of Islam, does not serve Iran, and does not preserve the blood of the martyrs."

• "I say now in all frankness that I call, with all my being, for an honorable peace."