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Wednesday, August 13, 2025
Iran president dismisses Israeli PM call for uprising as a ‘mirage’
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hits out at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s call for Iranians to rise up against their government over power and water shortages.
Netanyahu’s video message yesterday came as Iran grapples with persistent water and electricity shortages amid spells of hot weather.
It also came just two months after a 12-day war between the arch-foes, which began with Israel’s unprecedented attack on Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure and scientists.
In his remarks, the Israeli premier called on Iranians to “take risks for freedom,” “take to the streets” and demand accountability from the Iranian government.
He suggested bringing Israeli water experts to provide “cutting-edge technology and know-how” to Tehran.
In a post on X, Pezeshkian hits out at Netanyahu.
“The regime that deprived the people of Gaza of water and food wants to bring water to the people of Iran? What a mirage!” says Pezeshkian.
A regime that deprives #Gaza of water and food now says it will bring water to Iran?
A MIRAGE, NOTHING MORE. https://t.co/1Mqvg71FrB— Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) August 13, 2025
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