Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed on Monday that Tehran will never abandon its missile program, viewing it as essential for national security in light of Israel's military capabilities in the ongoing conflict with Hamas in Gaza. He criticized the international community for not demanding Israel's disarmament while calling for Iran to limit its missile capabilities. This assertion comes amid recent allegations from the US and its allies accusing Iran of supplying ballistic missiles to Russia, which both Iran and Russia have denied. Pezeshkian's comments reflect a broader defiance of Western pressures to curb Iran's missile initiatives. The ongoing war in Gaza has heightened regional tensions, with Iran maintaining that its missile capability is a necessary deterrent. The Iranian president's statements underscore the complex security dynamics in the region and the contentious relationship between Iran and Israel.