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Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says, as India's Modi urges dialogue and peace
He said sanctions are hurting food security and urged stronger use of national currencies in BRICS trade.
- On Saturday, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim at the 18th BRICS Leaders' Summit in New Delhi, stating the Middle East does not need the United States to act as a "regional policeman."
- Tensions have remained high since February 28, when US-Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader, fueling a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz that pushed global oil prices past $100 a barrel this week.
- Iran and the United States continue vying for control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, while the Iranian presidency stated the region's security "can only be guaranteed by its main players."
- Despite the ongoing conflict, Pezeshkian emphasized his nation seeks stability, stating, "We neither desire war nor its continuation" and "Peace remains our priority."
- BRICS leaders reached an agreement on a joint statement to be issued shortly, reflecting regional nations' shift toward local control and away from external intervention in West Asia.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of targeting the basic needs of Iranians to force his government to surrender.
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Total News Sources129
Leaning Left9Leaning Right29Center12Last UpdatedBias Distribution58% Right
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- 58% of the sources lean Right
58% Right
L 18%
C 24%
R 58%
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