Iran's Araghchi arrives in New York for UN General Assembly amid US tensions
Iranian foreign minister makes his first US visit since the recent war, ahead of President Pezeshkian's own UNGA trip.
What to know
- Araghchi's arrival is his first trip to the US since the recent Iran-Israel/US war, underscoring continued diplomatic tension despite direct contact via the UN.
- Iran frames the UNGA appearance as a platform to highlight civilian and military losses from the conflict, including at a school in Minab and Iran's Leader Khamenei.
- President Pezeshkian is due to address the General Assembly on Wednesday, adding a higher-level Iranian presence to the summit amid the standoff with Washington.
“And in the first place, it is natural that our most important goal is to be present in a large international forum, which is the United Nations, to defend the rights of the people of Iran, the rights of the people of Iran, and the interests of the people of Iran”
Abbas Araghchi, Iranian Foreign Minister · ANI, via Hindustan Times ↗ · Sep 20
Abbas Araghchi Iranian Foreign Minister
Masoud Pezeshkian President of Iran
Antonio Guterres UN Secretary-General
Esmail Baghaei Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson
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Pezeshkian to travel to New York, address UNGA Wednesday
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is set to travel to New York on Tuesday and, per Mehr news agency, address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
“Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Iran, arrived in New York, the headquarters of the United Nations, this afternoon Monday at the head of a diplomatic delegation to take part in the discussions of the United Nations General Assembly annual summit.”
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Arrival draws wide social media attention
A post announcing Araghchi's arrival in New York for the UN General Assembly circulated widely on X, drawing over 3,000 upvotes and 100 comments.
“Iran's Foreign Minister, Dr. Abbas Araghchi arrives in New York City for the UN General Assembly meeting…”
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Iran’s Foreign Minister, Dr. Abbas Araghchi arrives in New York City for the UN General Assembly meeting
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Islamic Regime's FM, Abbas Araghchi arrives in New York to attend the UN General Assembly.
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Araghchi says visit will highlight Iranian suffering from war — Araghchi told reporters the trip follows what he called an "inhumane war" waged by the US and Israel, and said Iran's goal is to defend its people's rights at the UN.
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Araghchi calls Guterres to discuss UNGA agenda — After arriving in New York, Araghchi spoke by phone with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about the General Assembly agenda, according to Iranian state television.
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Araghchi lands in New York, his first US trip since the war
Araghchi arrived in New York on Monday leading a diplomatic delegation for the UN General Assembly, marking his first visit to the US since the conflict with Washington began.
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Araghchi departs Tehran for New York via Qatar — Iran's foreign minister left for the US to attend the UN General Assembly, with a stopover in Qatar, as Tehran and Washington traded threats.