Iran’s president defies US at UN, delegation walks out
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Neutral summary
Pezeshkian’s address at the UN General Assembly in New York marked the first time in the United Nations’ 81-year history that a foreign leader at war with the United States spoke at the body’s headquarters. In his speech, the Iranian president accused Washington of “terrorism” for assassinating former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the start of the conflict and held up photos of those killed, including schoolchildren. The US delegation walked out at the start of his remarks, and Pezeshkian addressed Trump directly: “Yes they did hit us, but we did not bend the knee.” A day earlier, Trump had threatened to “annihilate” Iran if no deal was reached to end the war. Despite the harsh rhetoric, Pezeshkian said Tehran remained open to negotiations, and G1 reported that the US and Iran had resumed contacts through mediators on the sidelines of the General Assembly, with Trump calling a three-hour meeting involving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner “very productive.” The war between the US, Israel and Iran began in February, two ceasefires have collapsed, and the conflict has drawn in Arab Gulf states, Yemen and Lebanon.
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Outlets: 175. Countries: 41. Facts in the shared core: 5.
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La Repubblica (outlet profile)
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Foreign Policy (outlet profile)
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Mint (outlet profile)
UNGA 2026: Wars, AI fears and UN reform dominate as world leaders gather in NYC – What else in on the agenda?. The annual meeting of world leaders at the beginning of the General Assembly session this week. It is usuall…
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France 24 (outlet profile)
World leaders gather at UN amid wars, AI fears and global divisions. World leaders are gathering at the United Nations this week against a backdrop of wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, rising fears over artificial in…
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BBC News (outlet profile)
Watch: What to expect as world leaders descend on New York - and who won't be there. The BBC’s Sarah Smith outlines which world leaders Trump is set to meet and the key topics expected on the agenda.
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O Globo (outlet profile)
Macron diz que teve reunião 'muito construtiva' com Trump sobre Ucrânia e Mar Vermelho. O presidente francês, Emmanuel Macron, afirmou nesta segunda-feira que teve uma reunião "muito construtiva" com seu par americano,…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
UN General Assembly 2026: When is it, who is speaking and when?. September 22 marks the start of the general debate, where all 193 UN member states are invited to address the UNGA.
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Al-Monitor (outlet profile)
Trump to use UN speech to defend Iran war, tout peace efforts. By Gram Slattery and Humeyra Pamuk UNITED NATIONS, Sept 22 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump will use a UN General Assembly address on Tuesday to argue…
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Clarín (outlet profile)
Macron propone a Trump iniciativas para contener escalada de precios del petróleo. Macron propone a Trump medidas para reducir el costo del crudo, incluyendo una resolución en la ONU para reabrir el estrecho de Ormuz. E…
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The National (UAE) (outlet profile)
World leaders gather at UNGA, UK backs Saudi defence, and UN ready for Sudan chemical weapons probe
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Le Nouvel Obs (outlet profile)
Résolution à l’ONU sur Ormuz, « trêve énergétique » en Ukraine… Les propositions de Macron à Trump contre la hausse des prix du pétrole. Le président français s’est entretenu avec son homologue étasunien dès son arrivée…
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Challenges (outlet profile)
Flambée des prix du pétrole : Macron fait une série de propositions à Trump, de nouvelles aides attendues en France ce mardi. Emmanuel Macron a proposé ce lundi 21 septembre à Donald Trump plusieurs initiatives visant à…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Trump returns to UN at a moment of anxiety about Iran, AI and the future of world body itself
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Inquirer.net (outlet profile)
Iran offers to reopen Hormuz strait within 7 days in push for diplomacy. Iran has offered to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days if the United States takes initial steps toward easing military pressure, a seni…
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The Independent (outlet profile)
From the Iran war to Greenland, Donald Trump arrives at the UN to defend his aggressive foreign policy. President Donald Trump is set to address the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday at a tumultuous moment for the world…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
UNGA: Leaders gather as General Assembly kicks off. World leaders have begun gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. US President Trump will address the body on Tuesday, as will his Finnish, French and Turkis…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
UN General Assembly opens with Trump, Lula, others in NYC. World leaders have begun gathering in New York for the UN General Assembly. US President Trump will address the body on Tuesday, as will his Finnish, French and…
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DW (Deutsche Welle) (outlet profile)
UN General Assembly opens with Macron, Trump, Erdogan, Lula, others in NYC. Donald Trump hailed his own record and hinted at a chance for peace in Iran and Ukraine. Turkey's president called for more pressure on Israel.…
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NBC News (outlet profile)
Trump to address the United Nations General Assembly as Iran war rumbles on. President Donald Trump will deliver a speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Tuesday.
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Trump to zero-in on Iran nuclear threat, Gaza plan and UN overhaul in world stage speech. President Donald Trump addresses the United Nations General Assembly amid Iran tensions before pivoting to White House talks with…
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MercoPress (outlet profile)
UN general debate opens with wars, artificial intelligence and the Guterres succession. The high-level general debate of the United Nations General Assembly opened on Tuesday in New York with the wars in Iran, Gaza, Ukr…
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Oil falls 1% after reports suggest Iran could reopen Hormuz within seven days
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Channel NewsAsia (outlet profile)
Oil falls to two-week low as Gulf supply outlook improves
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CBS News (outlet profile)
Trump to address U.N. General Assembly as he navigates Iran, Gaza, Ukraine conflicts. President Trump is addressing the United Nations General Assembly as the war with Iran approaches its seventh month.
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The Independent (outlet profile)
What time is Trump speaking at the UN today?
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Terra (outlet profile)
Irã está pronto para reabrir o Estreito de Ormuz caso EUA diminuam pressão militar e suspendam bloqueio, diz autoridade. O Irã pode reabrir o Estreito de Ormuz em até sete dias se os Estados Unidos diminuírem a .…
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France 24 (outlet profile)
Live: Guterres to open UN General Assembly in final speech of his mandate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will open the General Assembly in New York on Tuesday for the last time before his term ends on December 3…
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G1 (outlet profile)
Irã diz que pode reabrir Estreito de Ormuz em 7 dias se EUA suspenderem bloqueio. Após troca de ataques a petroleiros, Irã anuncia 'área restrita' no Estreito de Ormuz O Irã pode reabrir o Estreito de Ormuz em sete dias…
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Mint (outlet profile)
Iran’s 7-day Hormuz offer to US: ‘Not surrender’- What Tehran wants in return for reopening the strait?. Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on Tuesday that diplomacy should turn military strength i…
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Newsweek (outlet profile)
Donald Trump Returns to a World That Speaks His Language. The U.S. president did not build this world, but his instincts fit this moment of global reordering with precision
Factual core
- U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annihilate Iran during his address at the United Nations.
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly.
- U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the UN General Assembly.
- In his address, Pezeshkian accused the US of terrorism in Iran.
- The UN General Assembly session took place in New York.
In the daily issue: The day in brief — September 23, 2026