The People Of Iran Are Not Afraid Of The Enemy’s Threats – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

Pezeshkian Says Iran Will Not Be Intimidated by External Threats as Ceasefire Talks Remain Stalled

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has reiterated his country’s determination to resist external pressure, declaring that threats from its adversaries will not frighten the Iranian population as the conflict and diplomatic tensions with the United States continue.

According to Al Jazeera on Saturday, October 10, 2026, Pezeshkian made the remarks while addressing the International Exhibition of Rural and Nomadic Capabilities in Tehran. During the event, he reaffirmed his commitment to serving the Iranian people despite the political, economic and security challenges confronting the country.

“The people of Iran are not afraid of the enemy’s threats,” the president said, presenting the statement as a reflection of the public’s resolve in the face of mounting pressure.

Pezeshkian also pledged that his administration would continue working in the interests of the nation and its citizens. He described the Iranian people as resilient and insisted that his commitment to serving them would remain unchanged despite the difficulties facing the country.

“As long as we are alive, we will remain servants of the proud people of our heroic Iran,” he said.

The president’s comments come amid continued economic pressure from Washington and disagreements between the two governments over the conditions necessary to bring the ongoing conflict to an end. Although diplomatic efforts have continued, the United States and Iran remain divided over the requirements for a ceasefire and a broader settlement.

Tehran has maintained that it will not abandon its key demands as part of negotiations. In a peace proposal submitted last month, the Iranian government outlined several conditions it wants addressed before agreeing to an arrangement to end the hostilities.

Among its demands were a ceasefire covering the wider region, the release of Iranian assets frozen abroad, the removal of restrictions on the country’s oil exports and an end to the United States naval blockade.

Iran also proposed reopening the strategically important Strait of Hormuz within seven days if its conditions were met. The offer placed the waterway at the centre of the diplomatic discussions, given its importance to international shipping and global energy supplies.

The Strait of Hormuz is a critical route for transporting oil and natural gas from the Gulf to international markets. Any disruption to shipping through the passage can create uncertainty for energy producers, traders and countries that depend on imported fuel. Its potential reopening therefore carries implications extending beyond the immediate conflict.

However, United States President Donald Trump rejected Tehran’s proposal, leaving the two sides without an agreement on the terms of a possible settlement. The rejection has reinforced the diplomatic impasse, with both governments maintaining positions that have so far proved difficult to reconcile.

Pezeshkian’s latest remarks signal that Iran intends to maintain its public stance of resistance while negotiations remain uncertain. His emphasis on national determination also reflects Tehran’s effort to project unity in the face of economic restrictions and military pressure.

Nevertheless, the president’s declaration does not resolve the central disagreements between Washington and Tehran. The prospects for ending the conflict will depend on whether both sides can reach an understanding over the ceasefire, economic measures, maritime security and the other conditions being raised in negotiations.