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Pezeshkian Arrives at UNGA Amid US-Iran Tensions; Trump Threatens Annihilation
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News18•23-09-2026, 18:52
Pezeshkian Arrives at UNGA Amid US-Iran Tensions; Trump Threatens Annihilation
- •Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly, set to address world leaders amidst ongoing tensions with the United States.
- •Pezeshkian's arrival follows US President Donald Trump's combative UN address, where he threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a deal isn't reached after the US midterm elections.
- •The Iranian president is expected to use his UN speech to present Iran's position on the war and convey the country's message to the international community.
- •US special envoy Steve Witkoff confirmed "lengthy talks" between US and Iranian delegations through mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, adding to the diplomatic activity.
- •Trump's UN speech also covered other global issues, and his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy brought the Russia-Ukraine war into focus, with Zelenskyy urging an energy ceasefire and leveraging China's influence.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York for the 81st United Nations General Assembly to present Iran's position on the ongoing war with the United States and firmly defend the country's stances before the international community.
During his combative UN address, US President Donald Trump stated that Washington could either reach a deal with Tehran following the US midterm elections or completely "annihilate" the Islamic Republic.
US special envoy Steve Witkoff reported that US and Iranian delegations conducted "lengthy talks" utilizing mediators on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, adding further diplomatic tension to the event.
