Iran's President Says Plot to Trigger Ethnic Tensions Foiled
President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that a plan aimed at provoking ethnic tensions in Iran was completely thwarted, preserving the country's unity.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that a scheme designed to spark ethnic unrest and ultimately tear the country apart has been fully neutralized. According to his remarks, the plot was intended to destabilize Iran by exploiting internal divisions.
Pezeshkian did not specify who was behind the attempt, but characterized the outcome as a total failure of their plans. The statement underscores the government's confidence in maintaining domestic stability amid ongoing regional pressures.
Details remain sparse, with no further information on the nature or timing of the foiled operation. The news may ease some geopolitical uncertainty, though markets are likely to await additional context.
Source: First Squawk