Iranian Leader Responds to the US with Turkish Poetry
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February 22, 2025 05:30
tehran, iran - Iranian President Pezeshkian responds to the US with a Turkish poem, emphasizing their stance on negotiations.
Iranian President Pezeshkian's Response to US
During an event in Tehran, President Pezeshkian stated that Iran is not against negotiations with the US but will not negotiate under pressure. Responding to the US's pressure tactics with a Turkish poem, Pezeshkian emphasized the importance of standing firm in the face of threats.
Turkish Poem:
'Do not pass over the bridge of the traitor, let the flood take you away. Do not lie down in the shadow of the fox, let the lion devour you.'
Pezeşkiyan highlighted that despite threats, Iran will not be coerced into compliance and will only engage in respectful dialogue. He also addressed the threats from the US and Israel, asserting Iran's unwavering stance against intimidation.
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