'You are a coward': Danon confronts Iranian UN representative in heated confrontation

Jerusalem Post/Israel News

"You are a coward, and your leaders are cowards hiding underground," Danon told Iran's UN representative, warning that Tehran would face consequences for its support of terrorism.

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PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE of Israel to the United Nations Danny Danon says Israel has begun to regain international respect and deterrence following its military successes against Hezbollah and Iran, even as hostility toward the country remains deeply entrenched at the organization. (photo credit: Charly Triballeau/AFP via Getty Images)ByANNA BARSKYNOVEMBER 9, 2026 02:27

Israeli Ambassador to the UN Danny Danon sharply criticized Iran's representative at the United Nations amid an Iranian attempt to prevent Israel from coordinating a draft resolution in the UN Sixth Committee, warning of the threat posed by the Iranian regime to European countries and the free world.

"Your regime funds terrorist proxies, rebuilds nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities, blocks the Strait of Hormuz, and murders 50,000 innocent Iranians," Danon said.

"First, you threatened Israel, then the United States and the Gulf states, and now Europe as well, with a map of dozens of targets published in Tehran."

Danon slams Iranian envoy, predicts Iranian people will reclaim their country

Addressing the Iranian representative directly, Danon warned: "You think you can intimidate us? You are a coward, and your leaders are cowards hiding underground. Sit quietly with your head down and be grateful that you are allowed to sit here. The price you will pay for the terrorism you spread has only begun to be exacted."

To the Iranian people, Danon said: "Soon, you will reclaim your country and bring this evil regime to justice once and for all."

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