Iran’a Pezeshkian says Iran will not surrender to US pressure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Iran will not surrender to US pressure, accusing Washington of targeting civilian infrastructure and essential supplies. In a post on X, Pezeshkian said: “If Americans are warriors, let them face our valiant military forces. Why wage war on civilian infrastructure, food supplies, and livelihoods?” He also accused the US of denying people access to water, food and medicine. ”Our people can’t be bullied into submission. Iran won’t surrender,” he wrote. If Americans are warriors, let them face our valiant military forces. Why wage war on civilian infrastructure, food supplies, and livelihoods? If they're human, why deny people access to water, food, and medicine? Our people can't be bullied into submission. Iran won't surrender. — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) September 12, 2026