Iran’s president addressed the UN General Assembly on Wednesday with a dual message: sharp criticism of President Donald Trump as a “bully,” paired with signals that Tehran remains willing to talk, The Guardian and CNN reported.

The speech landed on the same slate as the first U.S.–Iran contacts since June, mediated channels involving Steve Witkoff, and Trump’s warning that unresolved conflict could end in annihilation of the Islamic Republic. Iran continues to demand an end to what it calls U.S. aggression and pressure on ports and trade, while Washington points to Hormuz disruption and proxy conflicts.

Diplomats watching UNGA say the public tone hardens bargaining leverage even when private talks continue. Accounts agree the podium line mixed defiance and openness; they diverge on whether that combination creates negotiating space before U.S. midterms or mainly plays to domestic audiences in both countries.

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