Iran does not intend to develop nuclear weapons but will pursue its right to nuclear energy and research, President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Monday, reiterating Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s religious edict against weapons of mass destruction.

Axar.az informs via Reuters, the Iranian president on Monday also urged all citizens to put aside differences and unite against Israel as conflict rages between the two arch-foes.

“Every difference, issue, and problem that has existed must be put aside today and we must stand strong against this genocidal criminal aggression with unity and coherence,” Pezeshkian said, addressing parliament.