{
  "id": 6834299,
  "title": "Pezeshkian says Iran's resistance to US, Israel rooted in its opposition to bullying",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/12/pezeshkian-says-irans-resistance-to-us-israel-rooted-in-its",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-12T01:15:13.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Middle East Eye",
    "slug": "middle-east-eye",
    "url": "https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/pezeshkian-says-irans-resistance-us-israel-rooted-its-opposition"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that Iran's resistance to the United States and Israel stems from opposition to bullying, IRNA reported. While addressing religious scholars, intellectuals, and businesspeople in India during a visit for the BRICS summit, Pezeshkian emphasized that bullies, oppressors, and those relying on force would ultimately face defeat or destruction. He stressed the importance of individual and collective accountability for treating others and assisting those in need.\n\nPezeshkian rejected the notion that a powerful government should be allowed to impose its will on other nations, compelling them to adopt its decisions. He argued that the United States is attempting to hinder nations from achieving independence, increasing pressures, conflicts, and efforts to divide Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979.\n\nThe Iranian leader underscored the principle that nations and individuals have equal rights and should coexist through justice and fairness.",
  "summary": "Pezeshkian says Iran's resistance to US, Israel rooted in its opposition to bullying Iranian president Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran’s resistance to the US and Israel was rooted in its opposition to bullying and its support for the oppressed people, IRNA reported. Addressing religious scholars, intellectuals and businesspeople in India on Friday, where he is attending the BRICS summit,…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran's President Pezeshkian says resistance to US, Israel is due to opposition to bullying",
    "He emphasized bullies' defeat or destruction at BRICS summit in India",
    "Pezeshkian rejected powerful nations imposing will on others, advocating for justice"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Iran's President Pezeshkian frames his country's stance against the US and Israel as a stand against oppression, positioning Iran as a champion of national sovereignty and fair treatment.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}