Massoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, arrived in New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly. Just hours before his arrival, Donald Trump once again threatened Iran with destruction during his annual speech to world leaders at the UN. Shortly after, he expressed satisfaction following a meeting between his son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff, Trump's special representative for Middle East affairs, with Abbas Araghchi. With Massoud Pezeshkian's arrival in New York, speculation about a potential direct meeting between him and Donald Trump has increased. A few months ago, in an unprecedented move among the leaders of the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United States, they signed a memorandum in Islamabad.
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Hours After Trump's Renewed Threat to 'Destroy Iran', Massoud Pezeshkian Arrives in New York
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September 23, 2026
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Massoud Pezeshkian, the Iranian President, arrived in New York for a UN speech shortly after Donald Trump's threats against Iran. This visit raises speculation about a possible direct meeting between Pezeshkian and Trump, following a recent agreement signed between their representatives. The situation highlights ongoing tensions and diplomatic maneuvers between Iran and the U.S.
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