Afghanistan, Oct. 1 -- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian vowed defiance against renewed UN sanctions, stressing resilience, reliance on domestic capacities, and stronger regional ties to withstand mounting global pressure.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has vowed that Tehran will not bow to renewed international sanctions, insisting the nation will resist "to the last breath."

Speaking on Tuesday, September 30, at a ceremony honoring Iran's freestyle wrestling medalists, Pezeshkian said that despite global pressure, surrender was not an option. He described resistance as deeply ingrained in the culture and spirit of the Iranian people.

The president emphasized the importance of trusting domestic capabilities, saying Iran could ach...