Addressing a press conference in Islamabad on Thursday evening, he said Iran does not want war but will defend itself if a war is imposed on it. “We are thankful to the Government, people and media of Pakistan for extending full support to Iran in the present difficult circumstances,” Moghadam said. He added that Iran and Pakistan are in constant contact with each other and have closer mutual collaboration. He repeatedly asserted that Iran does not want any conflict but is fully prepared to defend itself. The Ambassador expressed hope that good sense and sanity would prevail with the United States and Israel but if they opt to impose a war, then Iran will fully defend itself.