Tehran, June 8 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Monday asserted that Tehran remains committed to both defending its national interests and pursuing diplomatic engagement, emphasising that the country will not back down in the face of threats while also keeping the door open to negotiations.

The President's remarks come on the conflict's 100th day, as the fragile ceasefire that had held between Iran and Israel since April 8 collapsed on Monday, plunging West Asia into one of its most turbulent periods of direct military confrontation.

In a post on X, amid heightened regional tensions, Pezeshkian said Iran's foremost concern remains the security of the country and the well-being of its people.

He said, "Our priority is national ...