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UN General Assembly live: Iran ‘victim of terrorism – Pezeshkian to Trump

Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters in New York City, US, September 23, 2026. REUTERS/CAITLIN OCHS
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By Stephen Quillen, Nils Adler and Heba Habib
Published On 23 Sep 2026

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  • The second day of the annual General Debate at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City has kicked off.
  • Notable speakers on Wednesday include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.