Pezeshkian addresses UN a day after Trump's warning to Iran
The Iranian president is set to speak at the UN General Assembly for the first time since the US and Israel struck Iran, a day after Trump said he could 'annihilate' the Islamic Republic.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, in his first speech before the world body since the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran earlier this year, according to a report by France 24.
Pezeshkian's address comes a day after US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell," remarks that underscored the tension surrounding Iran's participation in this year's session.
France 24 covered the events through a live blog format, tracking developments as they occurred, though the specific content of Pezeshkian's remarks was not detailed in the portion of the report reviewed.
The Iranian president's appearance at the General Assembly marks a significant moment given the recent military confrontation between Iran and the US-Israel coalition, with his address expected to be closely watched for signals regarding Iran's posture following the conflict.
Trump's remarks a day earlier, delivered from the same UN platform, reflected the sharp rhetoric that has characterized the US administration's public stance toward Iran in the aftermath of the strikes, setting a charged backdrop for Pezeshkian's own address.
Sources
- Live: Pezeshkian set to address UN for the first time since US, Israel launched Iran war — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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