US Delegation Walks Out as Iran's Pezeshkian Responds to Trump at UN
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said 'we have been the victims of terrorism' after Trump described Iran as terrorists, prompting the US delegation to leave the General Assembly hall.
The United States delegation walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall as Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded to earlier remarks by President Donald Trump, according to a live report from The Guardian.
"The US president described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism," Pezeshkian said during his address, directly countering Trump's characterization of Iran.
Timing Ahead of Zelenskyy's Address
The exchange took place just hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was scheduled to address the General Assembly, and the report noted he was likely to reflect on the Iran-US exchange during his own remarks later in the day.
As of the report, there had been no public comment from Zelenskyy or Ukraine's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, regarding the Pezeshkian-Trump exchange.
The walkout adds to a tense atmosphere at this year's General Assembly session, with multiple leaders using the platform to address disputes involving Iran, the United States, Russia and Ukraine.
Sources
- US delegation walks out as Iran’s Pezeshkian angrily responds to Trump at UN General Assembly - live — The Guardian — World
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