Iran's Pezeshkian at UN: No nuclear weapons, no surrender to US pressure
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, in his September 23, 2026 UN General Assembly speech, declared Iran will never "bend the knee" to US pressure, denied seeking nuclear weapons while asserting the right to peaceful nuclear technology, and refused to reopen the Strait of Hormuz under sanctions. The US delegation walked out. He cited the assassination of Supreme Leader Khamenei and civilian deaths as evidence of aggression.
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