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.
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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 Jazeera7h 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".
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 Gomez7h 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 Jazeera7h 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 Gomez7h 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 Kelly7h 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 Sands7h 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.
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.
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 Gomez8h 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 Gomez8h 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.
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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 Team8h agoTW
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.
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Kurdistan Region of Iraq announces Peshmerga unification
The Kurdistan Regional Government announced the completion of a years-long process to unify the Peshmerga armed forces under the Ministry of Peshmerga Affairs, ending longstanding divisions between units linked to the Kurdistan Democratic Party (KDP) and the Patriotic Union of Kurdistan (PUK). The move comes amid the departure of US forces, pressure to disarm Iran-backed militias, and efforts to strengthen cooperation between the Kurdistan Region and Baghdad.
China's 80% Grip on Iranian Oil Looms Over Trump-Xi Summit
Ahead of a high-stakes US-China summit planned for September 24 at the White House, Beijing appears to be spotlighting its influence over Iran to gain leverage during negotiations with its chief geopolitical rival. Expectations for a US-China breakthrough on Iran at the upcoming summit in Washington are low. Trump has signaled a focus on economic outcomes for this meeting with Xi and the Chinese leader has reciprocated by assembling a delegation of top business executives. But in the run-up to the meeting, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met his…
How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?
UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.
Al Jazeera8h ago
Can flurry of New York diplomacy lead to US-Iran diplomatic breakthrough?
Analysts say a deal this week is unlikely - core disagreements between Washington and Tehran remain unresolved.
Al Jazeera9h ago
Bipartisan senators raised US journalist jailed in Iran ahead of Trump team meeting with Iranian delegation at UN
A bipartisan group of senators sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging action to secure the release of an American journalist unjustly imprisoned in Iran. The letter was sent one day before U.S. officials indirectly talked with Iranian officials in New York. Reza Valizadeh, 49, is a dual Iranian-American citizen and former…
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