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UN panel accuses US of war crimes in Iran
17 Sep 2026 – 1 Oct 2026 · 14 chapters · 34 updates
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Chapter 1UN panel accuses US of war crimes in Iran
- 17 Sep
Finds reasonable grounds that US military strikes on a school in Minab and a sports facility in Lamerd in February constitute war crimes, according to a new UN report.
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Expands findings to include crimes against humanity committed by Tehran, alongside the previously reported US war crimes in Iran, according to the latest UN report.
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Identifies a specific school attack in Minab as the primary evidence for the UN's accusation of US war crimes in Iran.
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Chapter 2US and Iran negotiation terms
- 19 Sep
Iran transmits conditions to mediators for resuming talks with the US, demanding an end to hostilities and the unfreezing of assets
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Chapter 3Trump warns Iran of annihilation at UN
- 22 Sep
Warns Iran of annihilation or a deal during his UN General Assembly address, predicting a new agreement will be reached after the US midterm elections.
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Predicts the war in Ukraine will end sooner than expected during his UN General Assembly address, alongside his ongoing warnings regarding Iran.
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Confirmed that US and Iranian representatives have met, following his UN address where he threatened the nation with annihilation if no deal is reached.
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Confirmed that US and Iranian officials held a three-hour meeting in New York following Trump's UN address, as reports emerge that he is shifting his peace goals.
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Threatens Iran with annihilation if a deal is not reached, marking a significant escalation in rhetoric following his UN address.
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Chapter 4Trump addresses UN General Assembly
- 22 Sep
Trump pledges to end wars in Ukraine and Iran, and rejects international AI regulation during his speech in New York
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Threatens to annihilate Iran if a deal is not reached, following reports of a three-hour meeting between US and Iranian officials in New York.
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Chapter 5US and Iran hold UN General Assembly talks
- 22 Sep
Meets with US representatives in New York for three hours of talks on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly
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Chapter 6US and Iran hold talks at UN assembly
- 23 Sep
Trump confirms US and Iranian officials met for three hours in New York, describing the session as very productive with a follow-up meeting planned.
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Chapter 7Iran president addresses UN General Assembly
- 23 Sep
Pezeshkian rejects terrorism label and offers dialogue without force, warning Iran will not bend to pressure
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Escalated tensions as the US delegation walked out of the UN General Assembly after President Pezeshkian displayed images of children killed in bombings.
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Accused the US of terrorism during his UN address, asserting that Iran will not bow to pressure following the walkout of the American delegation.
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Extols diplomacy as the path to ending conflicts, marking a shift in tone despite his continued criticism of US actions during his UN General Assembly address.
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Chapter 8US and Iran hold indirect talks
- 23 Sep
Concludes latest round of indirect talks in New York as Iranian President Pezeshkian states Iran will not surrender to threats.
Chapter 9Iran warns of conflict expansion
- 24 Sep
Threatens to expand the conflict to the Indian Ocean if the US launches new attacks, according to a senior adviser to the Supreme Leader.
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Chapter 10Trump rejects Iranian truce proposal
- 26 Sep
Rejects a proposed seven-day ceasefire from Iran as aides prepare for renewed military strikes after the November midterm elections.
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Chapter 11US and Iran seek to renew talks
- 27 Sep
Trump expects direct talks with Iran to resume this week, while Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi states Tehran remains open to diplomacy under existing conditions.
Rejected Iran's peace proposal, President Trump has signaled a shift in diplomatic strategy, complicating the potential for renewed talks this week.
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Refuses Teheran to engage in new talks with the US, as President Trump vows a swift victory and demands nuclear concessions to revive negotiations.
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Rejects President Trump the proposed Iran peace deal, causing oil prices to rebound as the administration maintains its demand for nuclear concessions.
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Chapter 12US-Iran conflict escalation
- 28 Sep
Trump rejects truce and states the US will win the conflict very soon, as Brent crude oil prices rise past 107 dollars.
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Rejects Iran any new negotiations with the US in New York, dismissing Trump's claims of a truce and asserting they can withstand US pressure as the conflict intensifies.
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Surge oil prices following Trump's rejection of Iran's Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, as tensions continue to disrupt global energy markets.
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Rejects further talks with the US, escalating the diplomatic standoff as Iran formally dismisses Trump's proposal, deepening uncertainty in global energy markets.
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Rejects the Iranian offer for Hormuz negotiations, as Trump formally dismisses the proposal while keeping diplomatic channels open despite the ongoing standoff.
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Chapter 13US Iran relations tension
- 29 Sep
Denies offering Iran sanctions relief or frozen funds, calling reports of a deal a hoax on Truth Social.
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Awaits US response on Tuesday regarding its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, following Trump's denial of any sanctions relief deal.
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Threatens Iran's lead negotiator that if Iran cannot sell oil, no one will, while reiterating that Tehran remains inflexible on its nuclear program.
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Threatens Iran to strike regional infrastructure, escalating tensions as the US and Iran engage in separate, indirect talks regarding the nuclear program.
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Chapter 14Iranian delegation departure from New York
- 1 Oct
Leaves New York after Marco Rubio orders Iranian delegation including Abbas Araghchi to depart ahead of schedule
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- UN report accuses US of war crimes in February air strikes on Iranian school and sports complex
- Iran sets three conditions via Qatar and Pakistan to end war with US
- Iran awaits US answer on Hormuz reopening terms as Trump denies sanctions relief offer
- US Treasury yields hit two-decade highs as White House deficit strategy falters
- US and China agree on $30B tariff cut and AI hotline as Xi concludes Washington visit
- US and Iran hold indirect talks in New York as Trump weighs deal against war
- Iran threatens to expand war to Indian Ocean and disrupt regional airports if US attacks
- Iran denies scheduled US negotiations after Donald Trump rejects proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz
- US orders Iranian delegation to leave New York after talks stall on Strait of Hormuz
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