Iran (IMNA) – During a meeting on the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, Pezeshkian outlined Tehran’s positions on recent regional developments and Iran’s nuclear program, stressing the Islamic Republic’s commitment to diplomacy and the need to establish regional security without intervention by extra-regional powers.
The Iranian president thanked Guterres for his positions and sympathy with the Iranian people, saying that during his presidency, the United States had betrayed diplomacy three times, seriously undermining Iran’s trust in Washington.
Addressing Iran’s nuclear program, Pezeshkian dismissed allegations that Tehran is seeking nuclear weapons as an illusion and slander, stressing that Iran seeks peaceful nuclear knowledge and technology and rejects nuclear weapons.
He also described US and Israeli acts of aggression against Iran as violations of the UN Charter and international law, calling them war crimes.
Pezeshkian stressed that Iran had not withdrawn from negotiations, but said past experiences had left Tehran without trust in Washington. He added that Iran seeks peace and security in the region and would not allow external pressure to force it into submission.
The president said Iran does not seek confrontation with regional countries, emphasizing the deep historical and cultural ties among the peoples of the region.
He said Iran is seeking to localize security in the Persian Gulf and the Middle East and resolve regional issues through cooperation among regional countries, without intervention by extra-regional forces. He added that many regional problems could be resolved if the United States left the region.
Guterres welcomed diplomatic efforts, saying Iran had proposed solutions in recent weeks and expressing hope that they would produce results soon. He described Iran’s approach as peaceful, saying, “Iran’s voice has been a voice of peace and moderation.”
The UN secretary-general said he planned to visit the region the following week and would urge countries to support the diplomatic process and play a constructive role.
He stressed that despite difficult conditions in parts of the region, including Lebanon and Yemen, efforts to find political and diplomatic solutions must continue.
Guterres also highlighted the global importance of the Strait of Hormuz, saying that its security is linked to food security and international economic stability. He said the United Nations would use all its capacity to support efforts aimed at promoting regional stability and security.
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