New Delhi, March 7 -- Iran's Supreme Leader late Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei's representative in India, Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, has stated that the nation remains resolute in its defence of its independence and dignity following attacks by the United States and the "Zionist regime."

Addressing the escalating regional tensions, Elahi noted that Tehran has been forced into a defensive posture against what he termed "unjust" aggression.

"No one wanted this situation and these circumstances, but we are forced to have this situation. Our situation is not good, our condition is not good. We were attacked by the United States and the Zionist regime unjustly, and we have to defend ourselves. We sacrifice for our land, we sacrifice for our ...