Iran's president delivered a sharply critical address aimed at U.S. President Donald Trump during the United Nations General Assembly, according to CNBC Indonesia. The speech, described by the outlet as a series of direct jabs at Trump, took place in New York on Thursday.
During the remarks, the Iranian president held up a photograph of a schoolchild who had been killed, Kumparan.com reported. CNN Indonesia reported that his comments included a declaration that Iran is not afraid of the United States.
Coverage of the session also extended beyond the Iranian leader's speech. Kompas.id reported that countries which have come under attack used the gathering to reaffirm their right to self-defense. Separately, ANTARA News reported that Azerbaijan's foreign minister and Iranian officials discussed regional security in New York.
The speeches reflect the continuing tension between Tehran and Washington playing out on the UN stage. The Indonesian outlets framed the Iranian president's address as a direct challenge to Trump, though no transcript or full text of the remarks was available in the source material.
What to watch next: whether Washington issues a formal response to the address, and whether the security discussions between Iranian and Azerbaijani officials produce any announced outcomes.
