UNGA 2026 | 'Iran Will Not Bow To Force': Pezeshkian's Defiant Message To Trump at UNGA

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly, insisting that Iran will not be forced into submission through war or threats. Responding to mounting tensions with the United States, Pezeshkian accused Iran's adversaries of attacking civilian infrastructure, including schools, hospitals, universities and bridges, while arguing that such actions violate international law. The Iranian President stressed that Tehran seeks strength for self-defence and development, not aggression, and reiterated that Iran's goal is to ensure its security and survival rather than threaten others.