Iranian parliamentary security chief says Iran never requested ceasefire

Ebrahim Azizi, chairman of the National Security and Foreign Policy Committee of the Iranian Islamic Parliament, stated in an interview on April 22 that Iran has never requested a ceasefire. He claimed that many citizens oppose a ceasefire and are demanding that the offensive continue, calling for a response to the enemy with tougher measures. Azizi explained that the Iranian military views the current ceasefire as an opportunity to rearm and has made the most of this chance. He also added that the enemy cannot be trusted and continues to break its promises, noting that the same applies to the issue of the ceasefire in Lebanon.