The American delegation walked out during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's address to the U.N. General Assembly (UNGA) on September 23, 2026. This action follows the Iranian and Cuban delegations walking out of President Trump's speech the previous day. President Trump has threatened renewed action in Iran as the conflict approaches the seven-month mark. Additionally, Trump has made a decision to bar three news outlets from covering certain events.
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American Delegation Walks Out During Iranian President's UN Address
On September 23, 2026, the American delegation left during Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech at the U.N. General Assembly. This follows similar actions by Iranian and Cuban delegations during President Trump's prior speech, amid ongoing tensions related to Iran.
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