Pezeshkian says Iran will ‘not bow’ to bullying from Trump

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian defiantly dismissed Donald Trump’s criticism during a GCC summit in Riyadh, asserting that his nation would not tolerate threats from the U.S. leader and emphasized its commitment to martyrdom over fear. Trump had previously criticized Iran for proxy wars and sought nuclear cooperation but later hinted at imposing sanctions if Tehran fails to comply with a deal. The U.S. has been unwinding international agreements since leaving the JCPOA in 2018, while Iran continues to challenge Trump’s administration with new sanctions targeting domestic missile manufacturing efforts.