Trump called us terrorists, but we are victims of terrorism: Iran President Pezeshkian at UNGA
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian hit back at US President Donald Trump during his UN General Assembly address, rejecting the characterisation of Iran as a terrorist state. He said Iran itself had been the target of terrorism and accused the US and Israel of carrying out attacks on Iranian territory.
"Yesterday, the US President described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism," Pezeshkian said.
Pezeshkian referred to the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader and attacks on Iranian civilians and institutions while making his case.
"I come from an Iran in which our esteemed Supreme Leader was assassinated without any legal framework or reason," he said.
"I come from an Iran where, in truth, they bombed a school. You see these children? These children perished under bombs with weapons used by the US and Israel."
"They were innocent and had committed no crimes."
Responding to the attacks, Pezeshkian said Iran had defended itself but claimed its forces had avoided deliberately targeting civilians. "Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly attacks imposed upon our country. We defended ourselves with the utmost strength," he said.
"America and Israel attacked us with the latest technology. They hit us, but we didnβt bend the knee."
This is a developing story. It will be updated.- EndsPublished By: Sonali VermaPublished On: Sep 23, 2026 19:50 IST
