{"id":4748,"date":"2026-06-10T16:14:36","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4748"},"modified":"2026-06-10T16:14:37","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T16:14:37","slug":"pezeshkian-says-iran-seeks-peace-but-will-not-surrender-to-pressure-or-threats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.worldwatchalert.com\/?p=4748","title":{"rendered":"Pezeshkian Says Iran Seeks Peace but Will Not Surrender to Pressure or Threats"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is not seeking war, but will not surrender to pressure, threats, or external coercion.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He made the remarks while addressing a ceremony marking the anniversary of the death of Iran\u2019s revolutionary leader Ruhollah Khomeini. During his speech, he emphasized that war is not in Iran\u2019s national interest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, Pezeshkian also made it clear that Iran cannot be forced to bow to intimidation, stressing that the country will not compromise on its sovereignty or national dignity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIf they choose aggression, we will never retreat,\u201d he said, adding that those who expect Iran to yield should consider it \u201cnothing more than a dream.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Iranian president further highlighted the importance of national unity, warning that Iran\u2019s adversaries aim to create internal divisions in order to weaken the country and advance their objectives.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is not seeking war, but will not surrender to pressure, threats, or external coercion. 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