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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian delivered a defiant speech to the UN General Assembly in New York, blaming the United States and Israel for global instability and holding up photos of children he said were killed in U.S. and Israeli bombings. The remarks come amid heightened tensions following the recent US-Iran conflict. The speech adds to ongoing geopolitical friction affecting oil markets and broader Middle East stability, a factor investors continue to monitor given its potential impact on energy prices.