Foreign Affairs
Iranian president in UN speech: 'We defended ourselves against US terrorism'
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations, asserting that Iran has been a victim of US terrorism and acted only in self-defense against attacks on schools, hospitals, and scientists. He criticized the US and Israel for violating international law and highlighted the double standard regarding nuclear weapons, noting Israel possesses them without sanction. Pezeshkian maintained that Iran’s nuclear program is for peaceful purposes and rejected claims of aggression, stating no civilians were targeted in retaliatory strikes against countries hosting US bases.
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