Pezeshkian Addresses UN General Assembly for First Time Since Conflict With US, Israel
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke to the UN General Assembly a day after Donald Trump said he could 'annihilate the Islamic Republic.'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, marking his first speech before the world body since the United States and Israel launched a conflict with Iran, according to a report from France 24.
The address came a day after US President Donald Trump told the General Assembly he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell," remarks that set a charged tone ahead of Pezeshkian's own appearance at the podium.
A Significant Moment
Pezeshkian's speech represented a notable moment given the recent conflict between Iran and the US-Israel coalition, with the Iranian leader using the UN platform to respond to the broader tensions.
The report does not detail the full content of Pezeshkian's remarks beyond the context of the conflict and Trump's preceding comments.
The exchange reflects the heightened state of relations between Iran, the United States and Israel following the recent military conflict, with both sides using the General Assembly session to address the situation publicly.
Sources
- REPLAY: Iranian President Pezeshkian adresses UNGA — France 24 — English
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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