NEW YORK: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian displayed photographs of people he said were victims of US and Israeli attacks during his address to the United Nations General Assembly, using the images to criticise military actions against Iran and Palestinians.
During his speech, Pezeshkian showed photographs that included children reportedly killed in a strike on a school in Minab, as well as Iranian scientists and civilians killed in Israeli attacks.
The Iranian president presented the images while addressing delegates about the human cost of recent hostilities involving Iran. He also criticised the international response to the attacks and called for greater attention to civilian casualties.
**Iranian President Highlights Civilian Toll of Attacks**
Pezeshkian used part of his UN address to focus on people killed during attacks on Iran, including civilians and scientists.
The Iranian leader attributed the deaths shown in the photographs to US-Israeli military actions. His remarks reflected Tehran’s account of the conflict and its consequences for Iranian civilians.
Furthermore, Pezeshkian broadened his address to discuss Israel’s military operations involving Palestinians and questioned whether the international community would ignore their impact.
“Will you turn a blind eye to such attacks?” he asked delegates.
**Pezeshkian Raises Gaza Humanitarian Crisis at UN**
Turning specifically to Gaza, Pezeshkian said at least 35,000 civilians had been killed there, presenting the figure as part of his criticism of Israel’s military campaign.
He also accused Israel of depriving Palestinians of essential supplies and services, including food, drinking water, medicine and adequate healthcare.
Moreover, the Iranian president used the UN platform to link the civilian impact of attacks on Iran with the suffering of Palestinians.
His address placed civilian casualties and humanitarian conditions at the centre of Iran’s message to world leaders gathered for the General Assembly.
Iranian President Pezeshkian displays images of victims of Israeli attacks during UN address
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian displayed photographs of victims of the US-Israeli attacks during his address to the UN General Assembly, including children killed in the Minab… pic.twitter.com/BhYangjeo7— The Cradle (@TheCradleMedia) September 23, 2026
