Iran National Security Supreme Council Secretary General Mohammad Baqir Zulkadir, in his first statement after taking office, stated that Iran will not step back. Zulkadir expressed that the enemy has been repelled thanks to the determined resistance of the army, diplomacy, and the people. According to the official Iranian news agency IRNA, Zulkadir emphasized that unity and solidarity within the country are more important than ever. Zulkadir stated that statements and actions that would damage national unity should be avoided, and said that this spirit will lead to the despair of the US and Israel.