More world leaders are set to speak before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Wednesday in New York, a day after President Trump addressed the forum. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will give remarks early Wednesday as conflict in the Middle East nears the seven-month mark. Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled Tuesday that Trump is open to meeting with the leader, even as the administration weighs next steps in the war with Tehran. The State Department issued special visas to Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for UNGA. U.S. officials met with envoys from Iran on Tuesday, but no details were disclosed. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez will also address the assembly on…
At what time is the United Nations General Assembly forum scheduled to begin?
The forum begins at 9 a.m. EDT.
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What indication did Secretary of State Marco Rubio provide regarding President Trump's stance on meeting with the Iranian leader?
On Tuesday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio signaled that President Trump is open to meeting with the Iranian leader, Masoud Pezeshkian, while the administration weighs next steps in the war with Tehran.
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What specific actions did the State Department take regarding Iranian officials attending the United Nations General Assembly?
The State Department issued special visas to Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi for the UNGA.
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What is the status of diplomatic contact between U.S. officials and Iranian representatives according to reports from Tuesday?
U.S. officials met with envoys from Iran on Tuesday, though no specific details regarding the meeting were disclosed.
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Which world leaders are scheduled to speak on the second day of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, September 23, 2026?
The leaders scheduled to speak include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and Venezuelan leader Delcy Rodriguez.
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