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U.S. diplomat walks out during Iran president's UN General Assembly speech

Masoud Pezeshkian United States Iran UN General Assembly 2026-09-23

On September 23, 2026, the sole U.S. diplomat present walked out as Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered his address at the UN General Assembly. Walkouts during speeches at the assembly represent a diplomatic tradition.

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Walkouts at the U.N. General Assembly Are Somewhat of a Tradition

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As President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran delivered his speech, the lone U.S. diplomat sitting in the hall left.

Walkouts at the U.N. General Assembly Are Somewhat of a Tradition (Gift Article)

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Gift Article 🎁 As President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran delivered his speech, the lone U.S. diplomat sitting in the hall left.