AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Iran president: We have been "victims of terrorism"
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian forcefully rejected President Trump's portrayal of Iran as a source of terrorism at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, insisting instead that Iranians are "victims of terrorism." Why it matters: Pezeshkian used one of the world's biggest diplomatic stages to directly challenge Trump on U.S. soil — as the U.S.-Israel war with Iran rages on. What he's saying: "The United States president described us as terrorists," Pezeshkian said in a roughly 18-minute speech. - "We have been the victims of terrorism… Those who are terrorists and train and protect terrorists describe us as such. We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists." - "Our innocent people have been the targets of cowardly…
What occurred between U.S. and Iranian officials on the Tuesday prior to the article's publication?
U.S. and Iranian officials held three hours of indirect talks on the sidelines of the UN; President Trump described the meeting as "very productive," while Iran downplayed the breakthrough, stating its negotiating position has not changed.
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According to a UN report, what did Iran's crackdown on protesters likely constitute?
The report found that Iran's crackdown on protesters likely constituted "crimes against humanity," citing tactics such as murder, imprisonment, torture, and other inhumane acts as part of a widespread and systematic attack against civilians.
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What other incident involving a U.S.-made ballistic missile did Pezeshkian mention?
He mentioned the alleged deaths of children playing at a sports hall and an adjacent school after they were struck by a U.S.-made ballistic missile.
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What evidence was found by the AP regarding the strike on the school in Minab?
While the U.S. has not released investigation findings, the AP found evidence that at least one U.S. missile struck the school.
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What did a recent UN report find regarding the strike on the elementary school in Minab?
The UN report found "reasonable grounds to believe" that the United States committed a war crime in the strike.
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During his speech at the UN General Assembly, what specific incident did Pezeshkian cite regarding the death of children in Minab?
Pezeshkian pointed to the deaths of more than 150 Iranians at an elementary school in Minab, which included more than 120 children.
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What did Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claim regarding Iran's status during his speech at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday?
Pezeshkian forcefully rejected President Trump's portrayal of Iran as a source of terrorism, insisting instead that Iranians are "victims of terrorism" and have only defended themselves.
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