Live: Pezeshkian set to address UN for the first time since US, Israel launched Iran war
Summary
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to speak at the United Nations General Assembly for the first time since war began between Iran, the US, and Israel. His speech follows a statement by President Donald Trump, who threatened to destroy Iran, leading to almost the entire Iranian delegation leaving the UN after Trump’s remarks.Key Facts
- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address the UN General Assembly on September 23, 2026.
- This is his first speech at the UN since the war launched by the US and Israel against Iran.
- President Donald Trump told the UN he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" of Iran.
- Almost all Iranian delegates left the UN after President Trump’s speech.
- China’s leader Xi Jinping is traveling to the US for talks with President Trump during the UN meeting.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is a major topic at this year’s UN General Assembly.
- France called an emergency UN Security Council meeting on AI risks.
- Industry leaders from OpenAI and other AI companies will brief the UN Security Council on AI issues.
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