Masoud Pezeshkian has strong words for Trump following his argument with the Ukrainian leader
Masoud Pezeshkian, president of Iran, has issued a serious response to Donald Trump after he cranked up the heat on his campaign on Iran.
Iran’s President Pezeshkian Fires Back at Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ Campaign
Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has delivered a sharp and unwavering response to Donald Trump’s ‘Maximum Pressure’ strategy, making it clear that Iran refuses to bow to external coercion.
Speaking at the Iran Entrepreneurs Forum in Tehran on March 11, Pezeshkian reinforced his stance, declaring: “Iran is not Ukraine” and rejecting any negotiations with the United States under the same terms presented to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
This statement comes in the wake of last month’s highly charged Oval Office meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy, which quickly spiraled into a televised confrontation. The tense exchange saw Trump accuse Ukraine of “playing with World War III”, while Vice President JD Vance criticized Zelenskyy for his attire and perceived lack of gratitude toward the US.
Following the meeting, Trump claimed the US was “doing very well with Russia” and even suggested that negotiating with Moscow might be easier than dealing with Kyiv.
For Pezeshkian, this only solidifies his skepticism about engaging in any deal with Washington. He asserted that while Iran’s private sector aims to grow stronger, it will do so on its own terms—without bending to Western sanctions.
“If we do not sanction ourselves, America or anyone else will not be able to easily sanction us,” he declared, signaling Iran’s determination to resist economic and political pressure.
Iran’s Pezeshkian Rejects Trump’s Terms, Calls for Fair Negotiations
Tensions between Iran and the US have remained high ever since Donald Trump withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) in 2018, dismantling the nuclear deal that once offered a path to diplomatic cooperation.
Under the JCPOA, Iran agreed to limit its nuclear activities in exchange for relief from strict economic sanctions. But with the US withdrawal, the Trump administration imposed its “maximum pressure” strategy—an aggressive sanction campaign targeting oil exports, banking, and critical infrastructure to cripple Iran’s economy.
While Iran has repeatedly signaled its willingness to negotiate the removal of sanctions, President Massoud Pezeshkian made it clear that Tehran will not accept the conditions Trump has recently presented to other world leaders, particularly Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Pezeshkian, in remarks published by state media, condemned Trump’s diplomatic approach, stating:
“We must maintain relationships with the world. We do not want to be estranged or quarrel with anyone, but that does not mean we will bow in humiliation before anyone.”
With the US election looming, the question remains: Will Iran and the US find a way back to the negotiating table, or are both nations destined for another chapter of political and economic standoff?
Iran’s Pezeshkian Stands Firm Against Trump’s Ultimatum: “We May Die with Honor, But We Will Never Live in Disgrace”
In a fiery response to Donald Trump’s latest demands, Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian has categorically rejected the US president’s terms for negotiation, calling his conduct in the Oval Office “truly shameful.”
Speaking at the Iran Entrepreneurs Forum in Tehran, Pezeshkian made it clear that Iran will not be bullied into submission, declaring:
“We may die with honor, but we will never live in disgrace.”
According to reports, Trump sent a letter to Tehran outlining an ultimatum: Iran must halt its nuclear and missile programs in exchange for sanctions relief. However, Pezeshkian dismissed the offer outright, stating that negotiations must be based on mutual respect and shared interests—not coercion and threats.
“If negotiations are conducted with dignity and based on mutual respect, we will sit down and talk. But the language of threats and coercion is absolutely unacceptable.”
He then delivered a blunt final warning to Trump, signaling that Iran would not entertain further intimidation tactics:
“It is unacceptable for us that they give orders and make threats. I won’t even negotiate with you. Do whatever the hell you want.”
With both leaders refusing to back down, tensions between Washington and Tehran appear to be escalating once again. Will diplomacy prevail, or is another geopolitical showdown on the horizon?
