Iran Will Not Bow to US Pressure Over Nuclear Program, Says President Pezeshkian

Tehran. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a clear message that his country will not yield to American pressure. Iran's reaction came after US President Donald Trump stated that he was considering the option of limited military strikes to force Iran to reach an agreement on its nuclear program.

Speaking at a ceremony honoring the Iranian Paralympic team on Saturday, Pezeshkian said, 'We will not bow down when facing any of these difficulties.' He also accused world powers of uniting to put pressure on Iran. 'Just as you do not bow your head in times of difficulty, we will not bow down in the face of these problems,' he added.

Amid high tensions in the Gulf region, the US is increasing its military presence, including two aircraft carriers and dozens of fighter jets in the Middle East.

This has made relations between the two countries more sensitive. Meanwhile, indirect talks between Iran and the US regarding Tehran's nuclear program resumed in Oman earlier this month. The second round of talks was also concluded last week in Switzerland. Although both sides described the talks as generally positive, no concrete achievements have been made.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that a diplomatic solution is within reach. According to him, Iran is preparing to finalize a draft agreement and send it to Washington within the next two to three days.

However, uncertainty remains as to whether the upcoming talks will take a decisive turn amidst US military pressure and Iran's firm stance.