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Iran's Pezeshkian Rejects US Pressure at UN

Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, Iran's president, addressed the United Nations, stating Iran would not 'bend at the knee' to US pressure. The remarks occurred during a high-profile diplomatic session at the UN headquarters in New York. The statement underscored Iran's defiance of Western demands.

During a speech at the United Nations, Dr. Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, explicitly rejected US pressure, asserting that Iran would not yield to external demands. The speech took place on September 23, 2026, at the UN headquarters in New York. The remarks were reported by Al Arabiya, a prominent news outlet. No other sources provided additional details or divergent accounts.

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IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 23, 07:36 PM
Iran will not ‘bend at the knee’ to US pressure, Pezeshkian tells UN - Al Arabiya English

Iran will not ‘bend at the knee’ to US pressure, Pezeshkian tells UN  Al Arabiya English

IndependentAl ArabiyaSep 23, 07:36 PM
Iran will not ‘bend at the knee’ to US pressure, Pezeshkian tells UN - english.alarabiya.net

Iran will not ‘bend at the knee’ to US pressure, Pezeshkian tells UN  english.alarabiya.net