Trump and Iranian president trade sharp UN rhetoric as talks continue
U.S.-Iran tensions sharpen at the U.N. as Trump and Pezeshkian trade warnings See how backchannel talks could shape the next move in this high-stakes standoff
U.S. President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used the U.N. General Assembly in New York to deliver pointed messages on Tuesday and Wednesday, highlighting ongoing tensions between Washington and Tehran.
Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of attacking Iran and said his country was acting in selfdefense. Trump, meanwhile, defended U.S. policy and warned Tehran that it faces major consequences if it does not reach an agreement.
Despite the public confrontation, U.S. and Iranian officials also held behindthescenes discussions on the sidelines of the U.N. meeting. A foreign policy expert said both governments appear to be balancing pressure with diplomacy as they test whether negotiations can move forward.