Iran President Accuses US, Israel of Global Instability at UN
· World · CNBC, France 24
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian blamed the United States and Israel for stoking global instability during his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City on September 23, 2026. He responded to President Donald Trump, who had said the previous day he was weighing whether to "annihilate" Iran. Pezeshkian held up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs, accusing both nations of launching illegal attacks on Iranian civilians and infrastructure. He stated that the U.S. president described Iran as terrorists while Iran has been the victim of terrorism. The speech was described as defiant and came amid heightened tensions between Iran and the U.S.-Israel alliance.
Why it matters
The remarks escalate diplomatic tensions between Iran and the U.S.-Israel axis, raising concerns about potential military confrontation in the Middle East. This could impact global oil markets and regional security, affecting countries dependent on Gulf energy supplies, including India.
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