Iranian President Pezeshkian issues defiant UN address rejecting US threats
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly asserting Iran's sovereignty and refusing to yield to US pressure. The statement serves as a direct diplomatic counter to recent US threats of 'annihilation,' signaling a hardline stance in the ongoing geopolitical standoff.
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President Pezeshkian stated Iran will not 'bend the knee' or 'bow its head' to US threats.
Referenced as the source of threats, with President Trump previously stating he could 'annihilate' Iran.
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