Iran's Pezeshkian calls US 'terrorist' at UN, US delegation walks out
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Neutral summary
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a sharply worded address to the UN General Assembly on September 23, accusing the US government of "terrorism" and blaming Washington and Jerusalem for the war against his country. He said Iran would "never bow its head" and "will not kneel" before the United States, warned that Tehran would not abandon the peaceful use of atomic technology, and rejected any use of the Strait of Hormuz to attack Iranian territory. During the speech, Pezeshkian showed photos of children he said were victims of US strikes, after which the US delegation left the hall. According to G1, it was the first time in UN history that a president of a country at war with the United States addressed the General Assembly; Pezeshkian arrived in New York under heavy security, and protesters rallied outside against the Iranian regime. Pezeshkian said he changed his prepared remarks after US President Donald Trump described Iran as terrorist and threatened to "annihilate" it. He also referenced the late-February killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, calling it "terrorist aggression." Despite the tough rhetoric, La Tercera reported that dialogue resumed on the sidelines of the session between Iranian officials and US envoy Steve Witkoff. Le Monde noted that Pezeshkian sought to combine firmness with openness to negotiations, a stance that appears to enjoy support across political currents in Tehran. The Jerusalem Post reported that Pezeshkian called Trump a "bully" and quoted Game of Thrones.
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Outlets: 13. Countries: 9. Facts in the shared core: 6.
Publication timeline
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La Tercera (outlet profile)
El presidente de Irán acusa a EE.UU. de terrorismo ante la ONU. El mandatario iraní, Masud Pezeshkian, advirtió ante la Asamblea General que su país “no se arrodillará” ante Estados Unidos, ni menos que se use el estrec…
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Corriere della Sera (outlet profile)
Il presidente iraniano all'Onu. II presidente dell'Iran Pezeshkian mostra all'Onu le foto dei bimbi uccisi nei raid americani. E la delegazione Usa lascia I'Aula
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La Tercera (outlet profile)
“Irán jamás bajará la cabeza”: Pezeshkian desafía a Trump y señala a EE.UU. de “terrorista”. El presidente iraní, Masoud Pezeshkian, acusó a Estados Unidos de "terrorismo" en su discurso ante la Asamblea General de la O…
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Poder360 (outlet profile)
Presidente do Irã chama EUA e Israel de terroristas na ONU. Pezeshkian mudou discurso após Trump ameaçar "aniquilar o Irã" e defendeu o uso pacífico da tecnologia atômica
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Foreign Policy (outlet profile)
Iran’s UNGA Moment. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the U.S. government “terrorists.”
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La Repubblica (outlet profile)
Pezeshkian alle Nazioni Unite mostra le foto dei bimbi uccisi: “L’Iran non cederà agli Usa”. Il presidente della Repubblica islamica accusa Trump: “Aggressione terrorista, non rinunceremo al nucleare e a Hormuz”. La del…
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La Repubblica (outlet profile)
Pezeshkian, il medico mite che si fa falco per trattare ma senza cedimenti. La strategia del doppio binario per il leader che fu scelto da Khamenei: ha usato toni da falco per non scontentare i pasdaran e tenere aperto…
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Fox News (outlet profile)
Trump likely ‘smirked’ as 'crass' Iranian president lashed out at US in UN speech: expert. Masoud Pezeshkian accused the U.S. and Israel of attacking Iran at the United Nations, but an expert says Trump likely responded…
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Le Parisien (outlet profile)
« Nous ne baisserons pas la tête » : à l’ONU, la réponse ferme du président de l’Iran aux menaces de Donald Trump
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G1 (outlet profile)
Na Assembleia Geral da ONU, presidente do Irã responde às ameaças de Trump: 'Jamais aceitaremos a linguagem da força'. Presidente do Irã rebate ameaças de Trump na ONU O presidente do Irã respondeu nesta quarta-feira (2…
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Al Jazeera (outlet profile)
Iran’s president brings receipts of US strikes on civilians to the UNGA. Iran’s president delivered his UN General Assembly address after US President Trump threatened to ‘annihilate’ Iran.
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Le Monde (outlet profile)
A l’ONU, le président iranien, Massoud Pezeshkian, tente de concilier fermeté et ouverture diplomatique. Le dirigeant a défendu avec vigueur son pays face aux attaques de Donald Trump, tout en laissant ouverte la possib…
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La Jornada (outlet profile)
EU, terrorista, crea inestabilidad y destrucción, acusa Irán en la ONU. Washington y Nueva York. El presidente de Irán, Masoud Pezeshkian, condenó a Estados Unidos e Israel por la guerra que desataron contra su país y s…
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El Nacional (outlet profile)
Presidente de Irán desafió a Trump en la ONU: advirtió que su país nunca “se arrodillará”. El mandatario iraní también acusó a Washington de terrorismo por el asesinato a finales de febrero del antiguo líder supremo, el…
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The Jerusalem Post (outlet profile)
Iran's President Pezeshkian tells UN General Assembly Trump is a 'bully,' quotes Game of Thrones. "The US president described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian…
Factual core
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called the United States and Israel terrorists during his speech at the United Nations.
- Pezeshkian's speech took place at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Pezeshkian said Iran will never bow its head.
- Iran's president delivered a speech at the UN General Assembly.
- Pezeshkian's remarks were a direct response to Trump's threat.
- The event took place at the United Nations headquarters in New York City.