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Pezeshkian Warns War Ends Only With Asset Release

By Drooid · Sep 23, 2026, 7:57 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September 2026.
He highlighted civilian suffering, citing schoolchildren deaths, infrastructure damage, and hardship from U.S. sanctions.
He said the U.S. naval blockade has limited Iran’s oil exports, cutting vital foreign currency.
He warned that the war will end only if the United States lifts the siege and releases frozen Iranian assets.

History

Historical Context

After the 1979 Iranian Revolution, Ayatollah Khomeini’s supporters seized the U.S. embassy on 4 November 1979, holding 52 American diplomats for 444 days and prompting the Carter administration to impose sanctions. Those sanctions have persisted, shaping Tehran’s reliance on alternative markets. In September 2026, Iranian official Masoud Pezeshkian appealed to the United Nations, accusing the United States of a naval blockade that restricts Iran’s oil exports.

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Story summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly on 23 September 2026.
He highlighted civilian suffering, citing schoolchildren deaths, infrastructure damage, and hardship from U.S. sanctions.
He said the U.S. naval blockade has limited Iran’s oil exports, cutting vital foreign currency.
He warned that the war will end only if the United States lifts the siege and releases frozen Iranian assets.

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