diplomacyWednesday, September 23, 20262 sources
U.S. Delegation Exits UN General Assembly Hall During Iran's President's Speech
On September 23, 2026, the U.S. delegation left the UN General Assembly hall during a speech by Iran's President Masud Pezeshkian. He accused the U.S. of conducting terrorist attacks against Iran. The abrupt departure drew immediate diplomatic attention.
The American delegation exited the hall shortly after President Masud Pezeshkian of Iran declared that Iran is not a terrorist state but a victim of U.S. terrorist attacks. The event occurred at the UN General Assembly in New York. The U.S. delegation's departure was noted by at least two news outlets, though details on the exact timing and reason for the exit were not fully elaborated.
Iranian state media reported that President Pezeshkian showed photos of the U.S. delegation leaving the room. The U.S. delegation did not issue an official statement at the time. The event marked a significant moment of tension during the ongoing diplomatic discourse between the two nations.
Sources differ slightly in their reporting. One outlet emphasized the speech content and the U.S. delegation's exit, while the other focused on the visual evidence of the departure. No further clarification was provided by either side.
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IndependentSözcüSep 23, 07:31 PM
Iran President Showed Photos: U.S. Delegation Left the RoomIran President Showed Photos: U.S. Delegation Left the Room
IndependentIzvestiaSep 23, 07:26 PM
U.S. Delegation Left the UN General Assembly Hall During Iran's President's SpeechThe American delegation left the UN General Assembly hall on September 23 after President of Iran Masud Pezeshkian stated that Iran is not a terrorist, but a victim of U.S. terrorist attacks.