'Must Not Bow Our Heads': Pezeshkian Vows Tech Fight Against Bullying
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian calls for technological strength and AI integration to combat unfair treatment and boost national industry.
In a defiant stance against international pressure, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has declared that his nation must stand firm against "bullying and unfair treatment." Speaking at a significant agricultural event in Karaj, the President emphasized that Iran's path to resilience lies in mastering modern innovation, specifically through the integration of artificial intelligence and advanced scientific tools.
During the inauguration of the 2026–2027 agricultural year at the Seed and Plant Improvement Institute, Pezeshkian laid out a vision where technological supremacy serves as a shield against external hostility. He argued that for Iran to elevate its global scientific standing and industrial output, it must move beyond traditional methods and embrace the digital frontier.
Leveraging Iran's Technical Talent
The President did not shy away from highlighting the existing strengths of the Iranian workforce. He pointed to the nation's high level of expertise in technical assembly and cutting-edge fields as untapped potential that must be harnessed more effectively.
"Our experts are among the best assemblers in the world; we have some of the best in artificial intelligence. Why should we not use the best technology?"
Pezeshkian urged government officials to move past complacency by conducting rigorous examinations of current operational methods. He stressed that it is not enough to simply exist within a sector; officials must determine if existing processes deliver the "best possible results" or if they are falling behind the global curve.
From Production to Distribution
The President's mandate for progress extends beyond the laboratory and into the hands of the consumer. He placed heavy emphasis on a holistic overhaul of the national supply chain, focusing on two critical pillars:
- Primary Production: Using scientific progress to ensure higher agricultural yields and better-quality goods.
- Logistical Channels: Improving how products are moved and distributed to ensure efficiency and reliability.
Pezeshkian insisted that the ultimate goal of integrating AI and high-tech solutions is to achieve practical, tangible results that improve the lives of citizens through enhanced operational efficiency and superior product standards.
Geopolitical Tensions Escalate
The President's call for internal strength comes amidst a backdrop of intense rhetoric from the United States. Former US President Donald Trump recently made bold claims regarding the status of the conflict with Iran, suggesting that the military situation is heavily tilted in Washington's favor.
Speaking at a campaign rally in Syracuse, New York, Trump claimed that the US military had successfully neutralized much of Iran's defensive and offensive capabilities. "Their Navy is gone, their Air Force is gone, their anti-aircraft is gone, their radar is gone," Trump asserted, adding that the Iranian leadership structure had been significantly disrupted.
Trump further suggested that the conflict would reach a conclusion "very soon," either through continued military engagement or through Tehran accepting terms dictated by the United States. He also cited US control over the Strait of Hormuz and incoming oil supplies from Russia as key factors that would stabilize global energy markets and exert further pressure on the region.