Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian strongly condemned attacks on schools, hospitals, and other civilian infrastructure in Iran, describing them as violations of international law and humanitarian principles. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, he accused the United States and Israel of being the 'real terrorists,' saying they disregard humanitarian norms by targeting civilians.

Pezeshkian stated that while the US and Israel label others as terrorists, they themselves conduct indiscriminate killings. His comments came amid ongoing tensions following more than six weeks of conflict, during which Iran halted maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. In response, the United States imposed a military blockade in the area.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei’s military adviser, Mohsen Rezaei, warned that Iran would sink US ships if Washington attempted to act as a 'police force' in the strait. A two-week ceasefire has temporarily paused the fighting.