Iranian President Pezeshkian arrives in New York to address UN General Assembly
September 23, 2026 at 08:06 AM · Updated 23d ago
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(opens the publisher’s site)Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has arrived in New York, where he is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly, Iranian state media confirmed Wednesday.
- Pezeshkian landed at a New York airport, with Iran's state broadcaster airing footage of his arrival.
- Presidential office Director General of Public Relations Habibollah Abbasi said the visit includes addressing the General Assembly and meetings with heads of state and officials.
- According to IRNA, the agenda also includes a meeting with Iranians residing in the United States and talks with American figures and think-tank representatives.
- Addressing the UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian said Iran did not start a war and will not surrender to military pressure.
- He asserted that US and Israeli attacks with advanced weapons failed to break Iran's resilience.
- Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's nuclear program is peaceful and insisted regional issues be resolved within the region.
- Pezeshkian accused the United States of obstructing Iran's access to waterways and of failing to respect international law.
- He rejected US President Donald Trump's characterization of Tehran as terrorist, calling Iran a victim of terrorism.
- Pezeshkian voiced readiness for negotiations without the language of force, decrying double standards whereby Israel kills while Iran faces sanctions.
- The US delegation walked out of the General Assembly hall during Pezeshkian's address.
- Pezeshkian told the General Assembly Iran will never 'bend the knee' to Trump's threat to 'annihilate' the country if no deal is reached.
- He insisted any agreement must include ending the US blockade, noting the Strait of Hormuz has been closed since the war began in late February.