On the record · Updated October 1, 2026
Iranian President
14 things Masoud Pezeshkian said, verbatim, from August 9, 2026 to September 27, 2026, each linked to where it ran. Grouped by the questions at issue, with who supported, disputed, or qualified each one.
Positions
Qualifies
“that it does not intend to overthrow our government or our administration”
NPR Trump rejects Iran's seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz ›
Others on this question
“that deal would not be acceptable”
“If the necessary conditions are met, the strait can be reopened and normal maritime passage restored within seven days,”
Qualifies
“We are ready for dialogue”
Breitbart News Houthis seize two more Red Sea islands as Saudi pipeline stays down for weeks ›
Others on this question
“The failing Nation of Iran wants to make a deal, quickly and badly.”
“No talks until Iran’s conditions are met. Period!”
More on the record
As printed
“no longer trusts talks with Washington”
on Iran's distrust of further negotiations with the US
Al Jazeera Pezeshkian says Iran ‘no longer trusts talks with Washington’ ›
As printed
“We will never bow our head or bend at the knee.”
on Iran refusing to negotiate under Trump's threat of military force
PBS NewsHour At UN General Assembly, Iran's president responds to Trump's 'annihilation' threat ›
As printed
“I will repeat: the nuclear weapon is in Israel, but the inspectors in Iran.”
on Israel's undeclared nuclear weapons avoiding the inspections applied to Iran
Antiwar.com In UN Speech, Iran’s President Displays Pictures of Children Killed by US, Brings Attention to Israel’s Nuclear Arsenal ›
As printed
“We will never bow our heads or bend the knee. We are ready for dialogue, diplomacy and negotiations but will never accept the language of force.”
on Iran's defiant response to Trump's annihilation threat while staying open to talks
The American Conservative Iran War Day 208: Iran Tells UN It Won’t ‘Bend the Knee’ ›
As printed
“Israel kills, but Iran is subject to sanctions,”
on Iran facing sanctions while Israel's attacks go unpunished
The American Conservative Iran War Day 208: Iran Tells UN It Won’t ‘Bend the Knee’ ›
As printed
“The Iranian people will not bow to pressure”
on Iran vowing not to surrender despite Trump's annihilation threat
The Algemeiner Iran, US Still Far Apart in Peace Talks, Iranian Official Says; Pezeshkian Vows No Surrender ›
As printed
“It cannot be the case that everyone benefits from the Strait of Hormuz while we are denied access to shipping through this waterway.”
The Algemeiner Iran, US Still Far Apart in Peace Talks, Iranian Official Says; Pezeshkian Vows No Surrender ›
As printed
“Our people can’t be bullied into submission. Iran won’t surrender.”
on Iran's public defiance after the Strait of Hormuz cargo ship strike
Washington Examiner One dead after Iranian cargo ship struck in Strait of Hormuz, Tehran says ›
As printed
“We are capable of delivering a decisive response.”
on Iran signaling further retaliation against the US despite denying it wants war
PBS NewsHour U.S. and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks over Strait of Hormuz control ›
As printed
“We are not seeking war… But in the face of aggression, we will never sit idly by, and we are capable of delivering a decisive response.”
on Iran signaling further retaliation after the US strike on Larak Island
CNN US and Iran trade attacks, marking first major military escalation in a month ›
As printed
“We are not seeking war, but we will deliver a decisive response to the aggressors”
on Iran framing its Jordan strikes as defensive while threatening more retaliation
BBC News US and Iran trade strikes for first time in weeks ›
As printed
“now is the best time for an agreement”
Al Jazeera Iran issues new demands as Pezeshkian seeks deal ›
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