Iranian President Presents Evidence of US Strikes on Civilians at UN Assembly

Iran's president delivered an address to the United Nations General Assembly in which he presented material he described as evidence of United States strikes affecting civilians, according to a report from the session.

The address came after US President Donald Trump had threatened to 'annihilate' Iran, a statement that has heightened tensions between the two countries.

Address to the assembly

The Iranian president's remarks were delivered as part of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, a forum in which world leaders set out their countries' positions on major international issues. His presentation focused on pushing back against the American threats and characterizing the impact of US military action.

The speech reflects the continued deterioration in relations between Tehran and Washington following military action between the United States and Iran earlier this year. Iranian officials have repeatedly used international platforms to contest the American and Israeli characterization of the conflict.

Neither the White House nor the US mission to the United Nations issued an immediate public response to the specific claims made in the address, based on available reporting.

The exchange underscores the extent to which the UN General Assembly has become a venue for both sides to make their case publicly amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to de-escalate hostilities.