Iranian President Delivers Defiant Speech at UN, Citing U.S. Threats
At the UN General Assembly in New York, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech, calling out U.S. President Trump by name and stating Iran would fight "until our last breath." Pezeshkian defended Iran's actions, asserting they were victims…
Detroit, MI, September 23, 2026 —
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant address at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, directly referencing U.S. President Trump and declaring Iran’s resolve to resist. Pezeshkian stated that Iran would fight “until our last breath.”
The president’s remarks came in the wake of threats made by President Trump, who had stated his intention to “annihilate” the Islamic Republic the previous day. Pezeshkian used his platform at the UN to defend Iran’s actions, asserting that the nation has been a victim of terrorism and has acted solely in self-defense against aggression.
This significant exchange occurred following a period characterized by indirect negotiations between officials representing the United States and Iran. The specific details of these indirect talks were not elaborated upon in the context of this speech.
President Pezeshkian’s speech at the UN General Assembly highlighted the ongoing tensions and the strong rhetorical stance taken by Iran in response to perceived threats from the United States. The event underscores the complex diplomatic landscape and the assertive tone adopted by Iranian leadership on the international stage.
Story summarized from the original created by Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press on www.clickondetroit.com, see more information here.
