Monday, September 21

Pezeshkian to Travel to New York in Coming Days for UN General Assembly

 

Pezeshkian to Travel to New York in Coming Days for UN General Assembly

TEHRAN, 20 September, 2026 (Nosheen): Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to travel to New York in the coming days to attend the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly. According to Iranian media outlet Tasnim, Pezeshkian is expected to address the General Assembly and present Iran’s position on international developments, particularly the conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel. The Iranian president is also expected to hold meetings and consultations with leaders and senior officials from various countries during his visit, with discussions likely to focus on bilateral relations, the international situation and issues of mutual interest. A high-level Iranian delegation will accompany Pezeshkian to New York, comprising senior government officials and relevant authorities. The visit comes amid heightened tensions between Iran and the United States and continued international attention on developments in the region. Iranian media reported that Pezeshkian is expected to present Tehran’s views on foreign policy and current global developments to the international community during the General Assembly meetings. The Iranian delegation is also expected to meet representatives of various countries, although the final details of the meetings are yet to be announced.