India, March 6 -- With the conflict in the Middle East widening further, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Friday elaborated on "mediation efforts" for its resolution.

In a post on social media platform X, Pezeshkian said that some countries had initiated "mediation efforts" between US-Israel and Iran.

Clarifying Tehran's response on the matter, the Iranian President said that they were "committed to lasting peace" in West Asia, but the mediations should be focused on those who he said were responsible for "provocation."

"Some countries have initiated efforts for mediation. Our response to them is clear: We are committed to lasting peace in the region, but we have not the slightest hesitation in defending the dignity and authority...