Iran's Parliamentary Official Says Tehran Never Requested Ceasefire

Gate News message, April 23 — Ibrahim Azizi, chairman of Iran's Islamic Consultative Assembly's National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, stated on April 22 that Iran has never requested a ceasefire. Azizi said many Iranian citizens oppose ceasefire and demand to press their advantage with stronger measures against adversaries.

According to Azizi, Iran's military views the ceasefire as an opportunity to "restock and reload," which Iran has maximized to the fullest extent. He also stated that the enemy is untrustworthy and continues to break commitments, citing the same pattern in the Lebanon ceasefire issue.

The remarks reflect Tehran's hardline position on ongoing military tensions in the region.