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UN General Assembly live: Zelenskyy says target is Russia revenues, not oil

Second day of UN General Assembly kicks off with speeches from world leaders, including from Syria, Iran and Ukraine.

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during the 81st United Nations General Assembly at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, on September 23, 2026. (Photo by TIMOTHY A. CLARY / AFP)
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Iran: Strait of Hormuz won’t be used to ‘impose insecurity on us’

By Stephen Quillen, Nils Adler and Heba Habib
Published On 23 Sep 2026

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  • The second day of the annual General Debate at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York City has kicked off.
  • Notable speakers on Wednesday include Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa.