[55279] Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian: We will not surrender to the enemy, even within the framework of political contacts

Firm statements from Tehran: Iranian President sets red lines for negotiations

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made a series of statements on May 10, 2026, aimed at clarifying his country's foreign policy. According to reports in News from the Field on Telegram, which is identified with critical positions toward Iran, Pezeshkian emphasized that "we will never bow our heads to the enemy." According to him, participating in a dialogue or negotiations does not indicate weakness, but constitutes a tool for "standing up for the rights of the Iranian nation."

In commentary provided by 301 The Arab World, a channel known for its critical stance toward the regime in Tehran, it was written that Pezeshkian's words reflect traditional "Iranian/Shiite ideology." According to the channel, the regime has no intention of giving up the "nuclear project, their life's work," and every diplomatic move is motivated solely by strategic interests.

Similar remarks were also published by Yinon Magal (YINONEWS), The Hot News, and Current Security, which noted that the Iranian President clarified that the goal is to "determinedly protect national interests." In Aslan - The Arab World, which sometimes presents a line identified with Hamas positions, they repeated the quote and emphasized the Iranian stand "with strength."

Parallel to the political level, Pezeshkian also addressed the economic arena. As reported by Kan 11 | Palestinian Arabs Desk, the President claimed that "the enemy seeks to transfer the war to the economic arena due to its failure on the battlefield." In this context, he called on the citizens of Iran to cooperate with the government and streamline energy consumption in the country to thwart what he called a Western "conspiracy" against Iran's economy.