"The US president described us as terrorists. We have been the victims of terrorism," Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said, according to reports from the BBC and Guardian.

Iranian President Pezeshkian tells Trump Iran is ready for dialogue but will “never bend the knee”, while defending Tehran’s nuclear rights at UNGA.

A war of words erupted between the United States and Iran at the United Nations General Assembly in New York, following three-hour-long bilateral discussions. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended Tehran's record,

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

Tehran, Iran – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and his team are heading to New York for the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), where they are expected to express grievances about the United States’ war on Iran, but also look at ways of resolving it.

"We need strength to be able to defend ourselves," Pezeshkian said.

UNGA 2026 LIVE: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will address UNGA today, outlining Tehran’s position on the West Asia conflict, just a day after Trump warned he could “annihilate” Iran if no peace deal is reached.

Several times during his speech, Pezeshkian said Iran was ready to resolve tensions with the United States through negotiations, but warned that Tehran would not accept the language of force.

Iran President Pezeshkian accused the US of disregarding international law and said Iran must remain powerful enough to deter any threats.

Hundreds of Iranian Americans gathered to protest as the Iranian president spoke to dignitaries at the United Nations General Assembly. CBS News New York's Ali Bauman reports.