Iran's President Rejects Trump Ultimatum at UN, Vows Never to 'Bend the Knee'
Source Summary
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations following US President Trump's threat to 'annihilate' Iran if a peace agreement is not reached soon. Pezeshkian stated that Iran will not 'bend the knee' in response to the threat.
Why it matters
The exchange reflects escalating rhetoric between the US and Iran over nuclear negotiations and regional tensions, with direct threats and defiant responses raising the stakes in ongoing diplomatic efforts.
