Iran’s President Addresses UN, Claims US Made Iranians “Victims of Terrorism”
Iran's president addressed the United Nations in New York, stating that the US made Iranians "victims of terrorism."
San Francisco Oakland San Jose, CA, September 23, 2026 —
Iran’s President addressed the United Nations General Assembly in New York, delivering remarks that included a statement accusing the United States of making Iranians victims of terrorism. The address took place during the ongoing session of the international body.
The specific context or details surrounding the President’s assertion that the U.S. made Iranians “victims of terrorism” were not further elaborated upon in the provided summary. The statement was delivered in a formal address at the United Nations headquarters.
The United Nations General Assembly is a principal deliberative, policymaking and representative organ of the UN. All 193 Member States of the UN are represented in the General Assembly, each with equal representation. The annual General Debate, where heads of state and government deliver speeches, typically occurs in September. It is during this forum that national leaders present their countries’ perspectives on global issues and foreign policy.
Details regarding the exact date of the address, the specific U.S. policies or actions the President referenced in relation to the accusation, or any subsequent reactions from U.S. officials or other UN member states were not included in the initial trend summary. The President’s remarks were presented as a direct statement during the address. No further information on follow-up events or specific policy discussions stemming from this statement was available in the provided summary.
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