Pezeshkian Directs Iranian Government to Operate At Full Strength
TEHRAN, June 21 (Bernama-MNA) -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says that all government institutions have been directed to make every effort to deliver services to the people of Iran, as the Zionist regime continues hostilities against the country.
According to MEHR News Agency (MNA), Pezeshkian made the remark in a post on his X account on Thursday.
'Dear people of Iran, all ministries and government bodies have been tasked to use all their strength and resources to offer services, accompanying you in your cooperation and patience for Iran.'
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