Father Seeks Answers 9 Months After Iran’s Regime Killed Son
Some estimates put January’s protest death total as high as 70,000—a stark contrast to Iran’s official number.
Iranian leader Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the U.N. General Assembly, presenting Iran as a victim of terrorism and accusing the United States and Israel of targeting civilians. He displayed photographs of Iranians killed in conflicts and defended the Islamic Republic’s response to nationwide protests, claiming foreign actors armed individuals to incite unrest. Pezeshkian’s speech positioned the U.S. president’s description of Iran as terrorists against Iran’s experience as victims of terrorism.
- Masoud Pezeshkian, speaking at the U.N. General Assembly, described Iran as a victim of terrorism.
- He accused the United States and Israel of targeting civilians and arming individuals to stir unrest during protests.
- Pezeshkian displayed photographs of Iranians killed in conflicts, including Ali Khamenei and students.
- He defended the Islamic Republic’s response to nationwide protests.
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