Iranian President Shows War Victim Photos at UN, US Delegation Walks Out
Iranian President Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, showing photos of war victims and prompting the US delegation to walk out. He claimed Iran has been a victim of terrorism and only defended itself. Pezeshkian displayed images of slain leader Ali Khamenei and 150 schoolchildren killed by US bombings. US and Israeli officials called his victimhood claims hypocritical, with Secretary Rubio citing Iran's human rights record. Pezeshkian also denied seeking nuclear weapons, contrasting Iran's sanctions with Israel's nuclear arsenal. Trump had threatened to "destroy" Iran without a deal. Pezeshkian expressed readiness for dialogue without accepting violence. Trump claimed recent talks were "very good," but Rubio downplayed them as a continuation of previous discussions.