Iran's President Labels US as Terrorist in UN Address

WHO:

NBC News - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

IJR - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian

WHAT:

NBC News - Pezeshkian accused the United States of "terrorism."

IJR - Pezeshkian displayed images of slain leaders and children during his address.

IJR - Pezeshkian rebutted Trump's threat to annihilate Iran.

IJR - A U.S. delegation walked out during the address.

WHERE:

NBC News - United Nations

WHY:

NBC News - Pezeshkian claimed that Iranians have been victims of terrorism by the United States and Israel.

IJR - Pezeshkian argued that Iran has only defended itself.

HOW:

IJR - Pezeshkian used a wartime address to defend Tehran’s actions and urge international scrutiny of U.S. actions in the conflict.

(UPDATED September 23, 2026 18:01 UTC)

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a wartime address at the United Nations, where he accused the United States of "terrorism" and displayed images of slain leaders and children. He rebutted Trump's threat to annihilate Iran, asserting that Iranians have been victims of terrorism by the U.S. and Israel, while arguing that Iran has only acted in self-defense. During his speech, a U.S. delegation walked out, highlighting the tensions surrounding the ongoing conflict.