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- Iran's Armed Forces responded to a statement made by Donald Trump at the United Nations General Assembly.
- Iranian officials characterized the threat to annihilate the country as a sign of US exhaustion rather than military strength.
- President Masoud Pezeshkian is in New York to present Iran's perspective at the UN.
- Tensions between the two nations remain elevated as both sides trade forceful rhetoric.
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- Developments in Iran-US diplomatic relations
- Masoud Pezeshkian's address to the UN General Assembly
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Masoud Pezeshkian
President of Iran
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“We will forcefully raise Iran's positions in international forums. The issues we will raise at the United Nations are expressing the oppressed state of the Iranian nation, the crimes that have occurred, and the distrust that has been created. We went to the negotiating table several times and signed agreements, but unfortunately, the whole world saw how commitments were not fulfilled and the writings were trampled underfoot”
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…on Tuesday for the 81st session of the UN General Assembly. Before leaving for the US, Pezeshkian said Iran would use international forums to present its position on the conflict and its dealings with Western powers. “ We will forcefully raise Iran's positions in international forums. The issues we will raise at the United Nations are expressing the oppressed state of the Iranian nation, the crimes that have occurred, and the distrust that has been created. We went to the negotiating table several times and signed agreements, but unfortunately, the whole world saw how commitments were not fulfilled and the writings were trampled underfoot ," he said en-route to the US. The Iranian Armed Forces said Pezeshkian's UN address would also convey what it described as the strength and resilience of the Iranian people. Trump presents Iran with choice Trump had…
Donald Trump
US President
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“I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before? Maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even the world. Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic, and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again? But I believe we'll make a deal right after the election, because it doesn't make sense for them not to”
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…of the Iranian people. Trump presents Iran with choice Trump had used his UNGA speech to issue a direct warning to Tehran, saying Iran faced a choice between reaching a deal and facing further US military action. “ I have a big decision to make. Will a deal be made with Iran that lets them rebuild and create a far greater country than it ever was before? Maybe one of the greatest in the Middle East or even the world. Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic, and do it quickly, never giving them a chance to kill and destroy people and countries again? But I believe we'll make a deal right after the election, because it doesn't make sense for them not to ,” Trump said. The exchange comes amid heightened tensions between Washington and Tehran, with both sides using increasingly forceful language as diplomatic efforts over the conflict remain under pressure.…
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Named United States · Iran · Donald Trump · General Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces · IRNA · Khatam al-Anbya Central Headquarters · Masoud Pezeshkian · Resistance Front · United Nations General Assembly
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