Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian tells the United Nations that Iran is “a victim of terrorism” during a Wednesday address. According to reports, he also points to deaths of leaders, scientists and civilians and frames Iran’s regional situation as shaped by terrorism.
Both outlets report that Pezeshkian links responsibility to the United States, accusing Washington of pursuing or enabling “terrorism” and arguing that it contributes to instability in the Middle East. NBC News adds that he uses the speech to comment on the wider conflicts affecting the region, including the ongoing fighting overseas. The New York Post’s framing focuses more on Iran’s accusations and contrasts them with assertions about Iran’s alleged support for militant groups, while NBC emphasizes the speech’s content and humanitarian references.
While there are differences in tone and additional claims, both sources agree on the core point: Pezeshkian makes “victim of terrorism” arguments and directly accuses the United States in his UN remarks.
