Iran's President Speaks at UN After Trump Threat

Iran's president, Masoud Pezeshkian, spoke at the United Nations General Assembly in New York in late September 2026, after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened Iran with "annihilation." Pezeshkian said Iran would not surrender and would defend its homeland, calling Trump a "bully" and saying Iran would not "bend at the knee," while also stating that Iran is open to negotiations.

Trump's threat and Pezeshkian's speech came as the two countries weighed potential talks. Pezeshkian said Iran does not fear war in self-defense and does not reject peace talks.