Korean Media: "Some Politicians Are in Panic" ... "War Diary" Written by the Son of Iran's President
The United States and Israel are continuously conducting airstrikes on Iran. Yusef Pezeshkian, son of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian (age 44), has gained attention by publishing a diary online that reveals internal conditions within Iran's leadership.
On the 20th, according to the U.S. daily The New York Times (NYT), since the outbreak of war, Yusef has nearly daily posted texts containing personal political reflections via Telegram. A physics Ph.D. by training, he currently serves as a university professor and presidential political advisor.
Yusef stated that after the war broke out, he was unable to meet or communicate with his father. He explained that following the commencement of U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on February 28, Iran’s leadership, concerned for their personal safety, went into hiding, leaving him no opportunity to see his father or make contact. Recently, he attempted to briefly meet his father at an anti-Israel rally, but the plan ultimately fell through.
His diary also describes the atmosphere within Iran’s leadership circle. On March 3—the sixth day of the war, shortly after the reported deaths of key figures including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei—he wrote: "Some politicians seem to have fallen into panic." He added: "Compared to experts and political leaders, ordinary citizens are far more resilient and possess remarkable recovery strength. We must always remember that true failure only occurs when we feel defeated." He emphasized that preventing targeted assassinations has now become a matter of honor.
Regarding his experience attending government official meetings, he said: "Our greatest disagreement lies in 'how long to fight'—should we continue fighting until Israel is destroyed and the U.S. withdraws? Or until Iran collapses completely and we surrender? We must consider multiple possibilities."
Expressing concern for his father’s safety, he said: "I hope we can all return to normal life," and urgently hopes his remaining two-year term ends as soon as possible. On the issue of retaliatory strikes against U.S. military bases located in neighboring Arab countries, he remarked: "It is sorrowful that we were forced to attack U.S. military installations within allied nations’ territories for self-defense. I wonder if they will ever understand our situation."
Regarding calls from some individuals demanding surrender, he dismissed them as "ignorant and delusional statements."
Yusef began posting diaries on Telegram approximately one year ago, and since the war erupted, he has updated almost daily. According to NYT, verified by former and current Iranian officials, this account and its content originate directly from Yusef himself; however, he has declined to provide formal comment in response to requests.
Source: Chosun Ilbo
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