Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday, defending Iran's conduct in its ongoing conflict with the United States and vowing that the country would not surrender. His fiery speech attacked President Trump and challenged the US account of the conflict, providing Iran with a high-profile platform to justify its actions amid months of fighting and failed diplomatic efforts.

During his address, Pezeshkian claimed the United States and Israel had attacked Iran with advanced weapons, killing civilians and scientists, and accused America of pursuing such tactics against multiple countries. He displayed photographs of the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and Iranian schoolchildren killed in the conflict, whilst accusing Trump of "bullying" Iran and stating that the country remained prepared for dialogue and negotiations without accepting threats. His visit was marked by controversy: protesters gathered outside the UN to denounce Iran's government, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani attended a "Free Iran" rally, and a member of the US delegation walked out of the General Assembly during his speech. CENTCOM disputed one of Pezeshkian's claims, denying that US forces had struck a sports hall in Lamerd.