During the United Nations General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a speech that prompted the sole United States delegate in the room to walk out, according to CNN reporting from September 2026. Pezeshkian took to the podium to respond directly to remarks made by US President Donald Trump at the same forum a day prior.
US Delegation Walks Out as Pezeshkian Speaks at UN
Pezeshkian addressed the assembly by challenging the characterization presented by Washington. “The President of the United States menyebut kami sebagai teroris. Padahal, kamilah yang menjadi korban terorisme,” Pezeshkian stated, as reported by CNN. The Iranian leader highlighted several violent incidents, including the killing of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, a school bombing on the first day of the war between the US and Israel against Iran that resulted in 156 deaths, and an attack on a sports facility on the same day.
“Amerika Serikat menargetkan gedung olahraga tersebut menggunakan senjata dengan hulu ledak ganda. Mereka membunuh para ilmuwan kami, serta warga kami–baik pria, wanita, maupun anak-anak. Anak-anak tak berdosa yang sesungguhnya tidak melakukan kejahatan ataupun dosa apa pun,” Pezeshkian added. As these specific allegations were voiced, the lone US delegate present rose from their seat and exited the chamber.
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Trump’s Ultimatum at the General Assembly
The diplomatic friction followed statements delivered by US President Donald Trump at the UN forum just one day prior. According to CNN, Trump outlined a stark choice regarding Tehran’s future, framing the issue around whether to pursue a diplomatic arrangement or force a collapse of the regime.
“Akankah kesepakatan dicapai dengan Iran yang memungkinkan mereka bangkit kembali dan membangun negara yang jauh lebih hebat daripada sebelumnya—mungkin salah satu yang terhebat di Timur Tengah atau bahkan di dunia?” Trump asked the forum. He then offered the alternative: “Atau haruskah saya menghancurkan Republik Islam itu dengan cepat, tanpa pernah memberi mereka kesempatan untuk membunuh serta menghancurkan orang dan negara lagi?”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did the US delegate walk out of the UN General Assembly?
The US delegate left the room while Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was speaking, specifically as the Iranian leader accused the United States of targeting schools and sports facilities with double-warhead weapons during the conflict.
What did Donald Trump say about Iran at the UN?
According to CNN, Trump stated he faced a major decision regarding Iran, giving a choice between reaching a diplomatic agreement that allows the nation to rebuild or rapidly destroying the Islamic Republic.
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