Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi, Representative of Iran's Supreme Leader in India, on Wednesday asserted that Iran did not seek conflict with the United States, claiming that the war was “imposed” on the country. His remarks come in the backdrop of a temporary ceasefire agreement between the two nations, raising cautious hopes of de-escalation.

Claims of Extensive US Attacks and Military Targeting

Speaking in an interview, Ilahi alleged that the United States carried out over 10,000 attacks on Iran, primarily targeting its air defence systems and missile infrastructure. He claimed that the scale of aggression demonstrated a miscalculation by those who believed the conflict could be concluded swiftly, reported ANI.