Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing the U.S. of terrorism while expressing willingness to negotiate an end to the ongoing war.
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant yet conciliatory speech at the United Nations General Assembly, accusing the U.S. of terrorism while expressing willingness to negotiate. He held up photos of slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and over 150 schoolchildren killed in the war.
- Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed UN General Assembly
- Accused US of terrorism, vowed not to bend knee to America
- Expressed willingness for dialogue without force or threats
- Met with US envoy Steve Witkoff for three-hour talks
- Demanded end to blockade and release of frozen assets
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High ConsensusAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 3 key claims.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photos Shown During Speech | Broad Agreement | Photos of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and over 150 schoolchildren killed in opening days of conflic… | |
| Duration Of Meeting Between Us Envoy And Iranian Officials | Broad Agreement | Three-hour meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials. | |
| Iranian President's Statement On Civilian Populations | Broad Agreement | We did not hit civilian populations. |
Photos Shown During Speech
Broad AgreementPhotos of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and over 150 schoolchildren killed in opening days of conflict.
Duration Of Meeting Between Us Envoy And Iranian Officials
Broad AgreementThree-hour meeting between US envoy Steve Witkoff and Iranian officials.
Iranian President's Statement On Civilian Populations
Broad AgreementWe did not hit civilian populations.
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In his address, Pezeshkian held up photographs of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and more than 150 schoolchildren killed in the opening days of the conflict. He insisted that Iran had only defended itself against "cowardly attacks" from America and Israel. "We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists," he declared, according to The Guardian.
Pezeshkian's speech came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to "annihilate" Iran if no deal is reached soon. Despite the tense rhetoric, Pezeshkian signaled openness to dialogue, stating that Iran was ready for negotiations without accepting the "language of force." As reported by HuffPost, he directly addressed Trump: "It must be understood by Mr. Trump and those who seek to bully us that we are ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations without accepting the language of force."
The Iranian president also discussed Iran's stance on regional security, emphasizing the need for agreements within the region rather than involving external parties like the U.S. He highlighted Iran's goal to live independently and its right to pursue a peaceful civil nuclear program.
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