Policy/press release/2026-09-22

Iranian President Pezeshkian attends UNGA, criticizes US, and advocates for diplomacy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, where he delivered a speech. During his address, Pezeshkian strongly criticized the United States, accusing it of oppression and being responsible for a "war on Iran," while also presenting Iran as a victim of terrorism. He emphasized Iran's commitment to diplomacy and warned against using the Strait of Hormuz to impose insecurity. A US envoy reportedly walked out during his speech, highlighting the diplomatic tensions. Pezeshkian also brought evidence of alleged US strikes on civilians to the UNGA.

9 articles from 2 outlets covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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2 outlets covered “Iranian President Pezeshkian attends UNGA, criticizes US, and advocates for diplomacy”. All of them report the following:

  • Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the UNGA
  • Pezeshkian delivered a speech at the UNGA
  • His speech criticized the United States
  • He vowed to highlight US 'oppression' or 'war on Iran'
  • He claimed Iran has been a 'victim of terrorism'
  • He emphasized diplomacy
  • He stated the Strait of Hormuz would not be used to impose insecurity on Iran
  • A US envoy walked out during Pezeshkian's speech
  • Pezeshkian presented evidence of alleged US strikes on civilians

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