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Iran's Pezeshkian heads to UNGA to demand end to US-Israel war

Iranian president arrives in New York to present grievances about the conflict while signaling openness to diplomacy, but not unilateral de-escalation.

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What to know

  • Iran's president arrives at UNGA to demand an end to the US-Israel war that began February 28 and the US naval blockade of Hormuz strait.
  • Iran signals conditional openness to diplomacy, viewing pressure as leverage for returning to and implementing the June Memorandum of Understanding, not unilateral de-escalation.
  • The US has restricted the Iranian delegation's movement and denied visas to media staff; Trump is meanwhile meeting with Arab leaders to discuss potential new military operations against Iran.

Masoud PezeshkianMasoud Pezeshkian Iranian PresidentAbbas AraghchiAbbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign MinisterDonald TrumpDonald Trump US PresidentSina Toosi Senior analyst, Center for International Policy

Iran's Pezeshkian heads to UNGA to demand end to US-Israel war
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    US imposes visa and movement restrictions on Iranian delegation

    The US State Department denied visas to Pezeshkian's media team and imposed tight restrictions on their movement in the country. Iranian delegates are also barred from purchasing luxury goods during their stay. The delegation is scheduled to remain in New York for five days and return to Tehran on Saturday.

    “The issues we will raise at the UN concern expressing the plight of the Iranian nation, the crimes that have been committed against it, and the distrust that has been created.”
    — Masoud Pezeshkian, Iranian President · source
  2. background

    Araghchi condemns UN ineffectiveness on peace and security — Foreign Minister Araghchi criticized the UN's performance in establishing international peace and security, saying trust in the organization has been lost. He indicated Iran will raise the Minab school bombing and the assassination of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as specific issues during the session.

  3. background

    Iran to demand end to naval blockade and implementation of June MoU — Foreign Minister Araghchi, already in New York, outlined Iran's demands: ending the US naval blockade of southern Iranian ports and respecting the Iran-Oman agreement governing Strait of Hormuz transit. According to analyst Sina Toosi, Iran views these demands as returning to and implementing the June Memorandum of Understanding with the US.

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    Pezeshkian departs Tehran for UNGA, demands end to war

    Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran on Tuesday morning local time for New York, accompanied by Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other officials. He is scheduled to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. Before boarding, Pezeshkian stated Iran will raise issues about the nation's plight, crimes committed against it, and eroded trust.