Pezeshkian remarks on peace, coercion and international relations, Nov 2026

The statements

Iran

• Iran’s people seek peace but will not bow to coercion: President Pezeshkian 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  President Pezeshkian says Iran seeks peaceful engagement with the international community, will defend its rights under international law, and will not accept coercion or externally imposed demands.

• President Pezeshkian attends COP17th summit in Yerevan 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  President Pezeshkian is reported as saying Iran's people seek peace but will not yield to coercion.

• President Pezeshkian attends Caspian Sea environmental summit in Turkmenistan 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  President Pezeshkian is reported as saying Iran's people seek peace but will not submit to coercion.

• Iran’s people seek peace but will not bow to coercion: President Pezeshkian 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Pezeshkian rejects Western media portrayals of Iran as misleading and criticizes certain powers that he says commit violent acts while claiming to defend human rights, and state terrorism and attacks in the region.

• Iran, Nigeria have ample potential to expand bilateral ties: President Pezeshkian 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Pezeshkian attributed regional crises to US and Israeli policies, which he called hegemonic and aggressive, and urged Muslim countries not to let Israel push the region into instability.

• President Pezeshkian attends 8th GECF Summit in Moscow 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Pezeshkian is reported as saying Iran's people seek peace but will not submit to coercion.

• Iran, Nigeria have ample potential to expand bilateral ties: President Pezeshkian 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Pezeshkian said recent tensions were triggered by the other side and that Iran responded in self-defense, adding that those expecting Iran to surrender had miscalculated.

• Iran’s people seek peace but will not bow to coercion: President Pezeshkian 2026-11-08 · head of government · one of several topics in this statement

  Pezeshkian argues that respect for rights, justice and fairness prevents conflict, that wars often stem from expansionist ambitions, and hopes international cooperation will build a peaceful world.