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Oct 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM ET
Pezeshkian says Iran will not yield to U.S. force
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian warned that the United States would not be able to make Iran capitulate through force. He also said Iran was not seeking nuclear weapons and called what he described as destructive propaganda against the country lies.
WHO: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian
WHAT: Pezeshkian warned that the United States could not force Iran to capitulate.
WHEN: Reported Oct 16, 2026 at 7:38 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: Pezeshkian's warning responded to the prospect of the United States using force against Iran.
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