US delegation walks out as Iran's president hits back at Trump in UN speech

The US delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of terrorism, citing a school bombing that killed children. The walkout followed Pezeshkian's angry response to President Donald Trump's earlier address. Pezeshkian insisted Iran has not attacked any country in two centuries, claiming its military is defensive only. He stated Iran seeks nuclear technology solely for peaceful energy purposes, rejecting weapons development while refusing limits on peaceful nuclear activities. He also criticized double standards regarding Israel's nuclear arsenal. The Iranian president warned sanctions and pressure would only strengthen Iranian resistance, while expressing openness to dialogue without accepting "the language of force." He called Palestine "an open wound" on international conscience, arguing lasting peace in West Asia requires justice for Palestinians.