‘Iran Won’t Surrender to Oppression’: Masoud Pezeshkian Accuses US of Sowing Division at BRICS Summit
Addressing delegates and observers at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's determination to resist foreign pressure, declaring that Iran "won't surrender to oppression".
Addressing delegates and observers at the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Tehran's determination to resist foreign pressure, declaring that Iran "won't surrender to oppression". During his address, Pezeshkian directly accused the United States of attempting to "sow seeds of discord" within Iranian society while maintaining that Iran's broader foreign policy remains committed to peaceful coexistence. BRICS Hand-in-Hand: PM Modi, Vladimir Putin, Masoud Pezeshkian, Other Leaders Walk Side by Side, Showcasing Bloc Unity.
The Iranian leader’s remarks come at a critical juncture for Tehran, which continues to navigate heavy economic sanctions and heightened regional tensions. Speaking on the sidelines of the summit, Pezeshkian framed Western sanctions and political interference as calculated moves designed to create internal division, asserting that domestic resilience remains central to national policy. Donald Trump Says Iran War To End After US Midterm Elections.
'Iran Won’t Surrender to Oppression'
The BRICS Summit in New Delhi has served as a strategic platform for member states to discuss economic autonomy, regional stability, and reduced reliance on Western-dominated financial institutions. Pezeshkian’s address highlighted Iran's diplomatic stance: defending national sovereignty while advocating for open trade channels and peaceful relations across the international community.
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