Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not surrender to U.S. war threats and emphasized the need to strengthen public "resilience." According to Iranian state media, Pezeshkian said that Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei has granted the government "certain powers" for peace talks. He added that Tehran would "try to resolve issues through dialogue," but did not elaborate. Pezeshkian stated at a meeting with mayors and governors of major cities that Iran would firmly confront "lies and exaggerations" fabricated by its enemies.