Iran's president calls country 'victim of terrorism' in UN speech

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian opened his UN speech by condemning the US and Israel, calling his country "a victim of terrorism." Pezeshkian showed images of attacks on civilian targets and buildings in Iran, including dead children, and stated the US does not respect international law. The US delegation walked out during the speech. His remarks followed a harsh UN address by US President Donald Trump, who threatened to obliterate Iran. Pezeshkian reiterated Iran's defensive military stance and denied seeking nuclear weapons, also defending the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.