Iran (IMNA) Speaking in an interview with state television and IRNA during his visit to New York, Pezeshkian said claims about destroying a country and its people were unprecedented, adding that even previous US officials had not expressed such threats so openly.
Pezeshkian was assessing the first day of his trip, which included his address to the United Nations General Assembly.
"Today we had numerous programmes, the most important part of which was the speech and address at the UN General Assembly. We had prepared a text in advance to read, but when we heard the U.S. president's speech, our view went beyond that text and we tried to state the realities that America imposes on our nation and the world, because they act against all international laws and humanitarian frameworks and do nothing but apply force and commit inhumane acts," he said.
The Iranian president said the United States behaves similarly in other parts of the world, including Venezuela, Greenland and Cuba.
Reacting to remarks by the US president about destroying Iran, Pezeshkian pointed to Iran's historical and civilisational roots.
"Such remarks about destroying a country and a nation are unprecedented, and even previous U.S. officials, despite their hostility, did not state it so openly. At the same time, they cannot destroy Iran. Iran is a country rooted in history, and despite all the pressure they impose, our people are present on the scene," he said.
Referring to his remarks at the UN General Assembly concerning what he described as the criminal actions of the United States and the Zionist regime, Pezeshkian said they "easily commit genocide, act against all international laws and easily assassinate."
"In our country, since we [his government] took responsibility, they have assassinated our leader, many commanders, scientists, capable individuals, ministers and many of our dear people, and then accuse us of terrorism. Meanwhile, the assassinations they carry out in Lebanon and the crimes they commit in Gaza are shameful," he added.
Pezeshkian also referred to his bilateral meetings with several leaders attending the UN General Assembly. He said meetings were held with the prime ministers of Iraq and Armenia and the president of Switzerland following his speech, with "favorable understandings" reached.
He added that Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi was holding talks with foreign ministers from various countries.
"In any case, our presence here is aimed at dialogue and defending the legitimate position of our powerful nation, and it has been influential so far. I hope we can continue to carry out this mission well," Pezeshkian said.
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