Pezeshkian Labels US a State Sponsor of Terrorism at UNGA

Pezeshkian’s address marked a volatile debut on the international stage since the onset of hostilities involving Washington and Tel Aviv. He specifically highlighted the February 28 assassination of a former Supreme Leader and the deaths of 150 children in a bombing, citing the use of American-made weaponry in the attacks. The Iranian leader rejected the label of terrorist often applied by the White House, framing his country’s military posture as a necessary defense against systemic aggression.

Directly challenging Donald Trump, Pezeshkian vowed that Iran would not submit to economic sanctions or diplomatic isolation. He characterized these measures as bullying, asserting that such pressure only serves to harden the resolve of the Iranian populace. As the president spoke, the American delegation staged a walkout, an act that underscored the diplomatic chasm between Tehran and Washington. Pezeshkian remained defiant, insisting that his government would neither bow nor bend despite the intensifying regional conflict.