Iranian President Tells UN That Iran Will Not Back Down Under Pressure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the U.N. General Assembly that Iran will not retreat under pressure from the United States, asserting that sanctions and bullying will only increase the people’s resistance. He countered President Donald Trump’s characterization of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism by claiming Iranians have been victims of it. A U.S. delegate departed during Pezeshkian’s speech after he accused the U.S. and Israel of targeting civilians.

• Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed at the UN General Assembly that Iran will not back down under U.S. pressure.
• Pezeshkian stated that sanctions and bullying will increase Iranian resistance.
• He disputed the U.S. description of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism, arguing Iranians are victims of terrorism.
• A U.S. delegate walked out during his speech.
• Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of targeting civilians.