US Delegation Walks Out During Iran President's UN Speech
Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke at the UN on Wednesday. It was his first speech there since conflict began.
The US and Israel had launched a conflict with Iran. His speech came one day after Trump spoke there.
Trump said he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic." He also said he would "drive them into hell." Pezeshkian responded by calling Iran a victim of US "terrorism." He said Trump had called Iranians terrorists. Pezeshkian said Iran would not surrender.
But he said Iran remained open to diplomacy. He said Iran would not accept force.
The US delegation walked out during Pezeshkian's response. Most of Iran's delegation had walked out during Trump's speech. That happened the day before.
Klear Note — The UN General Assembly is a forum where countries discuss global issues. Diplomacy means solving disputes through talks instead of force.
Key Terms 3
- UN General Assembly Annual meeting where all UN member countries speak and discuss issues.
- Islamic Republic Official name for Iran's system of government.
- Masoud Pezeshkian The current president of Iran.