Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks

RiddleMaster · 2026-02-21T16:38:34+00:00

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country will resist pressure from world powers during nuclear negotiations with the U.S., affirming their stance against capitulation despite ongoing challenges.

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2026-02-21 16:38:34

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Feb 21 (Reuters) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said on Saturday that his country would not bow its head to pressure from world powers amid nuclear talks with the United States.

“World powers are lining up to force us to bow our heads… but we will not bow our heads despite all the problems that they are creating for us,” Pezeshkian said in a speech carried live by state TV.

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