Iranian President Tells UN That Iran Will Not Back Down Under Pressure
The Iranian president's speech came after President Donald Trump outlined a choice between a peace deal or annihilation for Iran during his speech on Sept. 22.
TL;DR
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed at the UN General Assembly that Iran will not back down under U.S. pressure.
- Pezeshkian stated that sanctions and bullying will increase Iranian resistance.
- He disputed the U.S. description of Iran as a sponsor of terrorism, arguing Iranians are victims of terrorism.
- A U.S. delegate walked out during his speech.
- Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of targeting civilians.