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Iranian leader hits back at ‘bully’ Trump in UN speech but signals willingness to talk

Masoud Pezeshkian tells general assembly: ‘We are ready for dialogue and diplomacy and negotiations but without the language of force’ Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, turned the tables on Donald Trump, describing America as the true bully and terrorist in the Middle East while also insisting that Iran had always shown a commitment to the negotiating table. In a defiant speech to the UN general assembly in New York, his first since the US and Israel launched an all-out war on Iran, Pezeshkian repeatedly vowed that Tehran would never bend the knee to America. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Patrick Wintour in New York46m ago

Iran’s president delivers Trump rebuttal

{beacon} It’s Wednesday, and the show goes on at the United Nations General Assembly.   In today’s issue: Pezeshkian addresses UNGA Missouri maps return to Supreme Court Miller’s attorney targets Poindexter GOP senators demand Taiwan security assistance Programming note: We’re Joshua Feldstein and Abigail Walker, filling in for Cate today. Please send us your tips,…

The Hill•Abigail Walker54m ago

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US envoy walks out on Pezeshkian UN speech slamming war on Iran

As Iran’s president began his speech at the UN General Assembly, an official from the US delegation walked out.

Al Jazeera56m ago

Wisconsin’s GOP nominee for governor reups calls to end Iran war

Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wisc.), the Republican nominee in Wisconsin’s competitive gubernatorial race, reupped his calls Tuesday for President Trump to end U.S. military operations against Iran.  FOX6 News reporter Jason Calvi pushed Tiffany on why he has repeatedly not supported a war powers resolution in the U.S. House despite publicly calling for the war to…

The Hill•Sarah Davis1h ago

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Hinson calls on House to return ‘immediately’ to tackle diesel prices

Rep. Ashley Hinson, the GOP’s Iowa Senate candidate, called for the House to come back to session “immediately” to tackle soaring diesel prices and suspend the gas tax as voter frustration over the economy amid the war in Iran grows. “The House should return to DC immediately to work to pause diesel exports, suspend the…

The Hill•Sudiksha Kochi1h ago

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Iran's president tells Trump it will never 'bend the knee'

Masoud Pezeshkian's defiant speech to the UN comes after the US president threatened to "annihilate" Iran if a peace deal is not agreed soon.

BBC1h ago

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‘They kill, we are punished’: Iran calls out Western hypocrisy

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has accused Israel and the US of applying ‘double standards’.

Al Jazeera1h ago

Iran will 'never bend at the knee', Pezeshkian tells UN in defiant wartime address

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian gave a defiant wartime address at the UN on Wednesday accusing the US of terrorism in his country and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee". But as Pezeshkian called for diplomacy, Iranian officials downplayed their talks with US counterparts on the sidelines of the gerenal assembly as "not anything new".

France 24•FRANCE 241h ago

Iran reaches understanding on safe shipping route in Strait of Hormuz

This development may ease regional tensions and boost market confidence, potentially paving the way for broader diplomatic agreements.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez1h ago

Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN General Assembly that ‘warfare knows no borders’.

Al Jazeera2h ago

Iran warns airports against aiding US in stopping flights

Iran's warning could heighten regional tensions, impacting airspace operations and international relations, with potential economic effects.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez2h ago

Iran president tells UN ‘we will never bow our head’ as US walks out

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian projected defiance in his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, saying the Islamic Republic would not surrender or give up its nuclear program in the face of President Trump’s military and economic pressure.  “He must know that the resistance of the Iranian people will only increase in the…

The Hill•Laura Kelly2h ago

Walkouts at the U.N. General Assembly Are Somewhat of a Tradition

As President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran delivered his speech, the lone U.S. diplomat sitting in the hall left.

The New York Times•Leo Sands2h ago

Iran’s Pezeshkian tells UN his country is ‘victim’ of US ‘terrorism’

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has hit back at US President Donald Trump’s speech in his address to the UN General Assembly. He opened by showing images of Iranian civilians killed in US strikes, saying they demonstrated the impact of US and Israeli military action against Iran. During his speech, the US delegation walked out of the General Assembly hall. France 24 International Affairs Editor Kethevane Gorjestani has more.

France 24•FRANCE242h ago

Iran's president blames U.S., Israel for global instability in defiant UN speech

Pezeshkian began his address to the UN General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.

CNBC2h ago

Iran’s Pezeshkian emphasizes diplomacy amid Strait of Hormuz tensions

Pezeshkian's diplomatic focus amid tensions may stabilize his leadership, influencing market perceptions and Iran's geopolitical dynamics.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez3h ago

Iran’s president rejects nuclear weapons amid ongoing scrutiny

Iran's stance may ease tensions but lacks new commitments, leaving markets skeptical about near-term progress on a nuclear deal.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez3h ago

Iran accuses US, Israel of “terrorism” at UN, shows images of child victims

Iran's UN accusations may escalate geopolitical tensions, affecting regional stability and potentially altering Iran's internal political dynamics.

CryptoBriefing•Estefano Gomez3h ago

Iran’s Supreme National Security Council sets four-to-five-day ultimatum for US compliance on Strait of Hormuz

Iran's ultimatum over the Strait of Hormuz could destabilize global energy markets, prompting urgent diplomatic efforts to avert economic fallout.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team3h ago

Iran’s president to address U.N. General Assembly after Trump threatens annihilation

Masoud Pezeshkian, the president of Iran, is in New York to speak before world leaders even as his country remains at war with the United States.

The Washington Post•Susannah George3h ago

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