Iran President Blasts US, Israel at UN; Cites "Double Standard"
Translated & summarized from Vesty by baba
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused the US and Israel of hypocrisy and aggression at the UN General Assembly, calling Iran a "victim of terror" and highlighting a "double standard" regarding nuclear capabilities. His remarks followed threats from US President Donald Trump.
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- Iranian President Pezeshkian accused US and Israel of aggression at UN.
- Pezeshkian called Iran a "victim of terror" and cited a "double standard" on nuclear issues.
- US delegation walked out during Pezeshkian's speech.
- Syrian President Assad rejected Israeli annexation of Golan Heights.
- Israeli PM Netanyahu was scheduled to speak later.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, addressing the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 23, declared Iran a "victim of terror" and accused the United States of violating international law by targeting Iranian commanders and scientists, and killing children. He asserted Iran's need for nuclear energy for peaceful progress, not a bomb, and presented photos of a former supreme leader and children allegedly killed in attacks. Pezeshkian's speech was a direct response to US President Donald Trump's sharp criticism of Iran on September 22, where Trump threatened to destroy the country and called for its economic isolation. Pezeshkian countered that Iran has never initiated war and is committed to negotiations, warning Trump that threats only unite the Iranian people.
The Iranian president specifically criticized Israel, stating, "Israel kills, but Iran is under sanctions. This is a double standard." He questioned why Israel, which he claimed possesses nuclear weapons, faces no international scrutiny, while Iran is subjected to IAEA inspections. During Pezeshkian's address, the US delegation walked out. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio later told reporters that the US would continue to protect and keep the Strait of Hormuz open, with President Trump considering various options, including military ones.
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also spoke at the UN, reaffirming that the Golan Heights remain Syrian territory and rejecting Israeli annexation attempts, calling for Israel's withdrawal. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at the UN General Assembly on Thursday, September 24.
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