Iran’s president rejected U.S. pressure at the UN General Assembly, delivering a defiant response just hours after President Trump vowed to escalate tensions on the same platform. Behind closed doors, U.S. and Iranian negotiators indicated no progress in indirect talks, underscoring the deepening stalemate in diplomatic efforts. The exchange highlights the fragile state of relations as both sides trade sharp rhetoric amid stalled negotiations.
The president of Iran told the United Nations General Assembly his country won't bend to U.S. intimidation. Masoud Pezeshkian spoke one day after President Trump threatened to escalate the war from the same stage. On the sidelines, U.S. and Iranian officials signaled no breakthroughs in mediated talks. Nick Schifrin reports.
