Pezeshkian says Iran will not bow to pressure amid US nuclear talks
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 21, 2026
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on February 21, 2026
1 min readLast updated: February 21, 2026
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will not bow to world powers amid renewed nuclear talks with the U.S. The state TV remarks signal a firm stance as pressure and sanctions mount.
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.
(Reporting by Dubai newsroom; Editing by Sharon Singleton)
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, declares that Tehran will not bow to pressure from world powers during ongoing nuclear talks with the United States.
President Masoud Pezeshkian made the remarks, and they were broadcast live by Iranian state television.
No. Talks are ongoing, but the statement underscores a hardline negotiating posture and resistance to pressure while discussions continue.
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