Power Shift

Iran's Pezeshkian Defies US 'Annihilation' Threat at UN, Calls for Diplomacy

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  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated at the UN that Iran would not surrender to the US but remains open to diplomacy.
  • The statement follows President Donald Trump's threat to 'annihilate' Iran if no peace deal is reached.
  • Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of illegal attacks on Iranian civilians during his UN address.
  • Iranian officials downplayed recent exchanges with US counterparts, highlighting no new diplomatic developments.
  • The US delegation walked out during Pezeshkian's speech, reflecting heightened tensions.

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