Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Not Surrender, Criticizes Strikes on Civilian Infrastructure

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated on Wednesday that Iran will not surrender, in a post published on the social media platform X. The statement was reported by Mehr News Agency (MNA).

In his post, Pezeshkian addressed the United States directly, writing: "If Americans are warriors, let them face our valiant military forces. Why wage war on civilian infrastructure, food supplies, and livelihoods?" He further asked, "If they're human, why deny people access to water, food, and medicine?"

The president concluded his message by saying, "Our people can't be bullied into submission. Iran won't surrender." The remarks come amid ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States, though the post did not specify particular incidents or strikes.

Pezeshkian's comments focus on the impact of conflict on civilian populations, highlighting access to basic necessities such as water, food, and medicine. He contrasted military engagement with attacks on civilian infrastructure, questioning the rationale behind such actions.

The statement reiterates Iran's position of not yielding to external pressure. According to Mehr News, Pezeshkian emphasized that the Iranian people cannot be coerced into submission.