Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a “bullying mentality” at the United Nations on Wednesday, saying Iran would not surrender in the war with the US but remained open to diplomacy to end the conflict.In a wartime address to the 193-member UN-general-assembly" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="5629" data-entity-type="organization">UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian said threats would only harden Iran’s resolve, rejecting Trump’s warning that he could annihilate Iran if no deal were reached.“The remarks made by the US president yesterday … are a sign of a bullying mentality … The Iranian people will not bow to pressure … Those who are terrorists and train terrorists call us terrorists,” he said, referring to Trump’s description of Iran as the world’s leading sponsor of terrorism.
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Iran’s Pezeshkian accuses Trump of ‘bullying mentality’, vows no surrender
At the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian characterized US President Donald Trump's remarks as indicative of a "bullying mentality." Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not surrender in its conflict with the US, despite Trump's warning of potential annihilation if no deal is reached. He asserted that such threats would only strengthen Iran's resolve.
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At the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian characterized US President Donald Trump's remarks as indicative of a "bullying mentality." Pezeshkian stated that Iran would not surrender in its conflict with the US, despite Trump's warning of potential annihilation if no deal is reached. He asserted that such threats would only strengthen Iran's resolve. Pezeshkian also rejected Trump's designation of Iran as a leading sponsor of terrorism, noting that those who train terrorists accuse Iran of the same. While emphasizing Iran's refusal to bow to pressure, Pezeshkian also expressed openness to diplomacy as a means to end the conflict.
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Pezeshkian stated that threats would only harden Iran’s resolve.
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Pezeshkian rejected Trump's warning that he could annihilate Iran if no deal were reached.
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Iran will not surrender in the war with the US but remains open to diplomacy.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused US President Donald Trump of a 'bullying mentality'.
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