Iran has a new leader, Mojtaba Khamenei. This shows that Iran does not desire a diplomatic solution. The conflict could last a long time, said Estonia's Minister of Defense Hanno Pevkur.
Pevkur said: "If the son is put in jail, the desire to take revenge for the father is great." American intelligence services are tracking Mojtaba's movements and location.
Pevkur added: "America wants to destroy military and economic targets. They also want to remove Iran's leaders."
Mojtaba Khamenei has been his father's chief of staff. He has been in power for a long time. Pevkur said: "The near future will show whether America can find and eliminate Mojtaba."
Iran will not give in. The USA and Israel cannot do as they please. Pevkur said: "Israel and America are fighting for their values. Iran wants to continue its control."
The Middle East conflict is not economic. It is a religious conflict. Religious wars are different from economic conflicts.
Pevkur said: "Iran's conflict is different from the Russia-Ukraine war. Russia is interested in historical and economic interests. In Iran's case, it is a religious war."
The USA and Donald Trump's goal in Iran is democracy. Pevkur said: "There are no free elections in Iran. The regime controls everything and suppresses people."
Pevkur said that Iran decided to attack its neighbors. This was a surprise. There are disagreements within Iran's leadership. The president apologized to the neighbors, but the military continued the attacks.
Pevkur said: "Iran loses a lot if it quarrels with its neighbors. Balance in the region is in Iran's interest."
The Middle East conflict increases energy prices. The world's attention is now on Iran. Ukraine has faded into the background. Pevkur said: "Supporting Ukraine is our task."
Pevkur commented on his trip. He said: "If Iran attacks, the response will be directed at Israel. Attacking the neighbors was a surprise."