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Iranian President Pezeshkian Accuses US of 'Terrorism' at UN, US Delegation Walks Out

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing the United States of 'terrorism' and showing images of Iranian civilians killed in US strikes. The US delegation left the hall during his speech, escalating tensions between the two nations.

During his speech at the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of engaging in 'terrorism' against Iran. He displayed images of Iranian civilians killed in US strikes, emphasizing the human cost of American military actions. The US delegation abruptly left the General Assembly hall, signaling a sharp diplomatic rupture.

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WirePress Trust of IndiaSep 23, 07:10 PM
Iran's president delivers wartime address at UN: We have been 'victims of terrorism' - Press Trust of India

Iran's president delivers wartime address at UN: We have been 'victims of terrorism' Press Trust of India

PublicFrance 24Sep 23, 06:57 PM
Iran’s Pezeshkian tells UN his country is ‘victim’ of US ‘terrorism’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s speech in his address to the UN General Assembly. He opened by showing images of Iranian civilians killed in US strikes, saying they demonstrated the impact of US and Israeli military action against Iran. During his speech, the US delegation walked out of the General Assembly hall. France 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani has more.

WireAssociated PressSep 23, 06:40 PM
Iran’s president delivers wartime address at UN: We have been ‘victims of terrorism’ - AP News

Iran’s president delivers wartime address at UN: We have been ‘victims of terrorism’  AP News

IndependentThe HinduSep 23, 06:39 PM
We have been victims of terrorism: Iran President tells UN in rare wartime address

President Masoud Pezeshkian held up photos of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and the more than 150 school children killed on the first days of the war