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Iran's president gives a rare wartime speech at the U.N.
NPR • • nation
Key Points:
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the UN General Assembly, condemning U.S. accusations of terrorism and highlighting Iranian victims of U.S. attacks, including a late supreme leader and children from a bombed school.
- President Trump had threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a deal was not reached, emphasizing he would not allow Iran to develop nuclear weapons, while also noting recent three-hour talks between U.S. and Iranian officials.
- Iran confirmed an exchange of messages with the U.S., mediated by Qatar, with conditions including an end to U.S. hostilities, lifting the naval blockade, and releasing Iranian funds.
- Pezeshkian denied Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons but rejected restrictions on its civilian nuclear program, expressing readiness for dialogue and diplomacy without accepting threats or force.
