Iranian diplomatic activity at UN General Assembly

At the 81st UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi addressed international relations and regional security. President Pezeshkian criticized European nations for supporting US actions and highlighted perceived hypocrisy regarding nuclear non-proliferation, noting that Israel possesses nuclear weapons without being a signatory to the treaty. Foreign Minister Araghchi attributed instability in the Strait of Hormuz to military aggression by the United States and Israel, calling on European powers to take responsibility for their compliance with US-led sanctions.

In response to nuclear tensions, European Council President Antonio Costa urged Iran to resume full cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following a decision to refer Iran’s nuclear file to the UN Security Council.

Following the UN address, religious leaders in Kashan and Qom expressed support for the President. Imam Jomeh Seyed Saeed Hosseini praised the President’s performance in countering criticisms, while Ayatollah Seyed Mohammad Saeedi commended the speech for addressing the disparity between Israel’s nuclear capabilities and the inspection processes applied to Iran.