Iran’s president sharply rebutted recent threats from a former U.S. leader during a speech at the United Nations, rejecting calls to abandon his country’s nuclear program. The remarks came as diplomatic tensions escalated following direct warnings aimed at Tehran’s atomic ambitions. With global attention focused on the standoff, the response underscores deep divisions over Iran’s long-running nuclear dispute. The exchange highlights how regional and international powers remain locked in a high-stakes confrontation over the issue.
At the U.N. General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian responded Wednesday to President Donald Trump’s threats from the day before and defended his country’s nuclear program.
