Pezeshkian Emphasizes Rejection of US Pressure While Declaring Conditional Readiness for Talks at the UN

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian declared in his address to the United Nations General Assembly that Tehran will never surrender to Washington's pressure, but is simultaneously ready for dialogue without the language of force; this was reported by the BBC and The Guardian.

According to these media outlets, Pezeshkian's sharp remarks were a reaction to recent threats by US President Donald Trump to intensify pressure if a deal is not reached. Accusing the United States of escalatory behavior in the Middle East, the Iranian president claimed that Iran has always been committed to diplomatic engagement but does not accept pressure and threats.

🔹 Tehran's positions in New York In his remarks, Pezeshkian repeatedly reiterated that the Islamic Republic will never kneel before Washington's policies. However, no independent confirmation or indication of practical grounds for the emergence of new negotiations between the two countries has been published, and both sides remain in an open confrontation.

Relations between Tehran and Washington have reached their highest level of tension in recent years following the US withdrawal from the nuclear deal and the escalation of regional crises. UN General Assembly meetings are usually an opportunity for Iranian officials to express their official positions in the presence of international diplomats.

📌 Source: BBC and The Guardian, September 23, 2026

📊 Coverage: Reported by 2 media outlets: BBC, The Guardian · Primary source of claim: Iranian officials · Independent confirmation: None 🤖 This news item was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and reviewed by an editor prior to publication.