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Coverage dated September 23, 2026

Iran’s president to speak at the United Nations in rare wartime address

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UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is set to make a rare appearance Wednesday on the world stage when he speaks at the U.N. General Assembly in what is likely the first time a foreign leader addresses the world body while their country is at war with the host nation.

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  1. ABC 7 New York

    Iran president set to speak at United Nations as Netanyahu visit nears (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    Iran's president is set to address the UN as Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to arrive in New York for a closely watched General Assembly speech.

  2. WTOP Washington DC

    Iran’s president to speak at the United Nations in rare wartime address (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, is set to make a rare appearance Wednesday on the world stage when he speaks at the U.N. General Assembly in what is likely the first time a foreign leader addresses the world body while their country is at war with the host nation.