Amid escalating tensions on Nowruz, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran is not seeking conflict with Islamic nations, calling them “brothers” and stressing that Tehran does not want war with Muslim countries. His remarks came even as strikes were reported across Israel and energy infrastructure in the Gulf, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. Pezeshkian also rejected allegations about Iran’s nuclear ambitions, accusing the United States of promoting a misleading narrative about Tehran pursuing weapons of mass destruction. As Israel, led by Benjamin Netanyahu, continues airstrikes and the US under Donald Trump increases military presence, concerns are growing over a prolonged war, rising casualties, and disruptions to global energy supply.