A senior Iranian official has delivered a sharp rebuttal to recent US threats at the United Nations, rejecting demands for concessions amid escalating tensions over a stalled nuclear agreement. The speech follows direct warnings from the US president that military action could be taken against Iran unless a diplomatic resolution is reached. With both sides exchanging harsh rhetoric, the remarks underscore deep divisions over Iran’s nuclear program and regional security. The exchange raises concerns about whether diplomatic efforts can overcome growing hostility between the two nations.
Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.
