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

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

Pezeshkian began his address to the U.N.

General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.

Key facts

  • General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:38:47 UTC.

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