Iran’s President Accuses U.S. of Terrorism in Rare UN Speech
Iran's leader claims U.S. attacks make his people victims of terrorism, as tensions escalate at the UN General Assembly.
POLICY WIRE — New York, United States — Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the United States of terrorism during a rare wartime address at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 23, 2026.
Delivering a defiant speech, Pezeshkian displayed images of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and over 150 children killed early in the conflict. He emphasized that Iran has not surrendered in its ongoing war with the U.S., but is committed to diplomacy to resolve the crisis.
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The U.S. delegation left the hall before Pezeshkian began speaking, and no immediate response was received from the U.S. mission to the UN. The president criticized the U.S. for attacking Iran and warned that while the country has defended itself, it will not submit to threats or force.
Reporting by Policy-Wire (PW)
