Ankara (The COW News Digital) Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has claimed that the United States, which attempted to force Iran and its people into submission through political and economic pressure, is now gradually backing down itself.
Pezeshkian made the remarks during a conversation on the sidelines of the 31st session of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), being held in Türkiye.
The Iranian president said Washington had pursued a policy of pressure aimed at weakening Iran and forcing its people to surrender. However, he argued that these efforts had not produced the intended outcome and claimed that the United States was increasingly retreating from its position.
His comments come amid continuing tensions between Tehran and Washington over regional security, diplomatic relations and international pressure on Iran.
Pezeshkian also emphasised that Iran’s diplomatic engagement remains active despite the threat of conflict and what he described as sustained pressure from the United States.
He rejected Washington’s alleged attempts to isolate Iran internationally, maintaining that Tehran continues to pursue diplomatic engagement with the international community.
The Iranian president’s remarks reflect Tehran’s position that external pressure has not prevented the country from maintaining its diplomatic activities and defending its national interests.
Pezeshkian further stressed that the possibility of war and ongoing political challenges have not brought Iran’s diplomatic efforts to a halt.
His statements highlight the continuing disagreement between the two countries over the effectiveness of US pressure and Iran’s international standing.
While Washington has maintained pressure on Tehran through its policies, Iranian officials have repeatedly called for diplomatic engagement and have rejected measures they consider attempts to undermine the country’s sovereignty.
The latest comments also underline Iran’s effort to present its diplomatic position as active despite ongoing regional tensions.
However, Pezeshkian’s assessment that the United States is backing down represents the Iranian president’s political position and has not been independently established as a change in US policy.
