Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has warned that Tehran will\nrespond decisively if the United States (US) attempts to continue\nattacks. Pezeshkian also reaffirmed that Iran does not choose war and\ndoes not desire conflict.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe never start wars, but if they wish to continue fighting against\nus, we will respond harshly and decisively,\u201d Pezimskian warned the US\nduring an interview with Fox News journalist Bret Baier, as reported by\nPress TV on Saturday (26\/9\/2026).<\/p>\n
The interview with the US media outlet was conducted by Pezeshkian on\nthe sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, USA, this\nweek.<\/p>\n
He stated that Iran is forced to defend itself every time it comes\nunder attack.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe do not choose war. War is imposed upon us. We do not want war. On\nthe contrary, every time they attack us, we are forced to defend\nourselves,\u201d Pezeshkian said during the interview.<\/p>\n
The Iranian President also rejected pressures aimed at forcing Tehran\nto surrender outside the framework of international law.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnd currently, the pressure they continue to exert on us aims to\nforce us to surrender outside the framework of international law; that\nis something impossible,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
The war, which has been raging since late February following joint US\nand Israeli attacks on Iran, continues to persist despite a period of\nfragile ceasefire. In June, both nations signed a Memorandum of\nUnderstanding (MoU) to end the war permanently.<\/p>\n
However, the MoU collapsed after both sides accused each other of\nviolations. Fighting has since reignited, with the US and Iran launching\nreciprocal attacks. Intense disputes over control of the Strait of\nHormuz have further exacerbated the conflict and complicated diplomatic\nefforts.<\/p>\n
When asked about recent indirect negotiations between Iranian Foreign\nMinister Abbas Araghchi and US Special Envoy for the Middle East Steve\nWitkoff on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian\nemphasised that Tehran\u2019s position remains grounded in international\nlaw.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhat is being discussed and negotiated is within the framework of\ninternational law, and covers matters that are our legitimate rights\nunder international law,\u201d he said, adding that Iran is \u201cwilling\u201d to\nfollow up on the previously signed MoU.<\/p>\n
Furthermore, Pezeshkian touched upon the primary obstacle in\nnegotiations with the US, which is the \u201cdeep mistrust\u201d that has emerged\nbetween the two nations. He linked this to President Donald Trump\u2019s\nunilateral withdrawal of the US from the 2015 nuclear deal.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour President tore up that deal,\u201d he remarked.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf we cannot trust each other within the framework of dialogue, how\ncan we hope that these issues will ever be resolved?\u201d Pezeshkian\nasked.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/iranian-president-warns-of-decisive-response-if-us-continues-attacks-1790423787", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }