China, Russia and Iran Push Back Against US at UN

At the UN General Assembly in late September 2026, China and Russia criticized the United States over its policies toward Iran and Cuba. China's Xi Jinping called on Washington to stop using threats, and a Chinese representative said the US should not pressure other countries. Iran's president, Pezeshkian, said Tehran no longer trusts talks with the US because of ongoing strikes and sanctions. Cuba said it is not a threat and is ready for dialogue with the US based on sovereign equality. Iran also denied speculation that it plans to attack neighboring countries' airports in response to US flight bans.