Iran Will 'Never Bend at the Knee,' Pezeshkian Tells UN in Wartime Address
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US of terrorism against Iran while calling for diplomacy, France 24 reported.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant address at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would "never bend at the knee" and accusing the United States of terrorism against his country, according to France 24.
Despite the strong language, Pezeshkian also called for diplomacy in his remarks to the UN General Assembly, reflecting Iran's stated dual approach of resistance and openness to negotiation.
Iranian officials separately downplayed talks held with US counterparts on the sidelines of the General Assembly, describing them as "not anything new," the report said.
The address comes amid continued tension between Iran and Western governments over the country's nuclear program and its broader role in regional conflicts.
No immediate response from US officials to Pezeshkian's UN remarks was included in the report.
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- Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime address — France 24 — English
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