Iran's Pezeshkian Says Iranians Have Been 'Victims of Terrorism' by US, as Delegation Walks Out
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country has only defended itself, in remarks to the UN General Assembly during which a US delegation walked out.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the United Nations General Assembly that the people of Iran have been "victims of terrorism" carried out by the United States, saying "we have only defended ourselves" during his address.
A delegation from the United States walked out of the assembly hall during Pezeshkian's speech, according to reporting on the session.
Timing Ahead of Zelenskyy's Address
Pezeshkian's remarks came just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was scheduled to address the same UN General Assembly session, raising the possibility that Zelenskyy could reference the Iranian leader's comments in his own speech.
As of the latest reporting, there had been no public comment on Pezeshkian's remarks from Zelenskyy or Ukraine's Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha.
The exchange adds to a series of pointed statements exchanged between world leaders during the current UN General Assembly session in New York, which continues over the coming days with further speeches and bilateral meetings expected.
Sources
- Iran’s president says his country’s people have been ‘victims of terrorism’ by the United States - live — The Guardian — World
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