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Iran tells UN it is victim of US terrorism, not a terrorist state

jpost.com — September 24, 2026 at 03:01 PM UTC

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly on September 23 that Iran is a victim of terrorism, directly countering US President Donald Trump's characterization of Iran as terrorists. Pezeshkian rejected Trump's "bullying" language, insisting Iran remains open to dialogue without force, while warning that sanctions and pressure will only strengthen Iranian resistance. He displayed photos of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and children killed in recent strikes. The speech occurred as Iranian and American delegations held nearby talks, with Pezeshkian facing domestic criticism from IRGC members. Commentators compared his precarious position to historical leaders like Ireland's Michael Collins, who was later assassinated after negotiating with a stronger power.

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