Iran's Pezeshkian flashes Minab victims' photos during UNGA address, US envoy walks out
· World · Hindustan Times, Al Jazeera
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian displayed images of victims from attacks on Minab school and former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during his United Nations General Assembly speech on Wednesday. He stated that Iran is not terrorist but has been a victim of terrorism, citing US and Israeli strikes that killed Khamenei and bombed a school. During the photo presentation, the United States envoy walked out of the assembly hall. Pezeshkian directly challenged US President Donald Trump, who had threatened to annihilate the Islamic Republic if no deal is reached.
Why it matters
The dramatic visual moment and US envoy walkout underscore escalating Iran-US tensions at the world body, with Iran seeking to frame itself as a victim of aggression while the US prepares potential military action. The incident highlights the deepening rhetorical conflict between the two nations on the global stage.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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