Iran President praises China's growth focus, vows to stand firm

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian praised China for concentrating on national and economic growth rather than engaging in wars like the United States, saying the two are rivals yet China avoids conflict and grows stronger by focusing on its own work. Speaking in a state‑media interview, Pezeshkian said Iran is in a battle for survival but knows when to fight, when to make peace, and when to mind its own business if adversaries do the same. He noted that Iran’s recent military confrontations with ships in the Strait of Hormuz occurred because those vessels violated regulations, and he rejected claims that Tehran had breached a Pakistan‑mediated Memorandum of Understanding, daring accusers to point to any single clause violated before provocation. The president also warned that countries including Israel are keen on war and stated Iran will not back down if they try to force submission, adding that he would not resign and is unafraid of martyrdom, which he called a great victory. For Nigerians, this highlights how global powers are choosing economic strength over direct confrontation, a dynamic that can affect oil prices, shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, and Nigeria’s foreign‑policy choices in an era of US‑China rivalry.

SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/07/china-is-strong-but-dont-fight-like-america-iran-president/