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Iran tells UN U.S. must decide when war ends

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:41 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Pezeshkian Urges War End

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN the United States must decide when the war ends.
His UN speech was the first by a leader whose nation is at war with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned the United States could annihilate Iran without a peace deal.
The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran.

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Safavi Warns Indian Ocean

Iran adviser Yahya Rahim Safavi warned the conflict could spread to the Indian Ocean, threatening Diego Garcia.
Only 17 commodity vessels crossed Hormuz this weekend, down from 37 last week and 125 pre-war daily.
Brent crude stayed just below $100 a barrel while India’s crude basket rose to $102.11 per barrel in September.
India imports over 88% of its crude oil, exposing it to Hormuz disruptions and higher shipping costs.

History

Historical Context

On 18 April 1988, under President Ronald Reagan, the U.S. launched Operation Praying Mantis—its largest surface clash since World War II—to retaliate for the 14 April mine that crippled the frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts. The strike sank two Iranian oil platforms, a frigate and a fast-attack boat, hastening Iran’s July cease-fire and shaping today’s Gulf security calculations.

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Pezeshkian Urges War End

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian told the UN the United States must decide when the war ends.
His UN speech was the first by a leader whose nation is at war with the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump warned the United States could annihilate Iran without a peace deal.
The war began on February 28 when the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran.

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