Iran’s leader hits out at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk
Summary
Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, spoke at the UN, calling the US the real bully in the Middle East and saying Iran wants peace talks without force. He mentioned a recent meeting with US officials but insisted Iran will not give in to pressure and wants to protect its independence and rights in the region.Key Facts
- Iran’s president called the US a bully and accused it of terrorism in the Middle East.
- Pezeshkian said Iran is ready for talks but refuses to accept threats or force.
- A three-hour meeting between Iran’s and US officials happened at the UN, seen as positive by both sides.
- Iran wants control over the Strait of Hormuz to stop arms shipments against it.
- Iran denies starting the war and says it only wants a peaceful nuclear program, not weapons.
- The Iranian president criticized US allies like Israel and questioned sanctions on Iran.
- The US allowed Pezeshkian to attend the UN but denied visas to some of his team.
- Iran set seven conditions to return to talks and said it could reopen the Strait of Hormuz quickly if these are met.
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