Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized during a visit to the U.N. General Assembly in New York that Iran does not want a wider war in the Middle East, calling for dialogue to resolve conflicts in the region. He blamed Israel for instigating tensions and assassinations and criticized the U.S. and Western countries for double standards in human rights. Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran is not interested in a new nuclear deal but wants to return to the 2015 nuclear accord.
Iran’s Vice President Mohammad Javad Zarif echoed Pezeshkian’s comments, expressing a desire for a peaceful world and readiness to work with other countries. He defended Iran’s right to retaliate over the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, which Iran blames on Israel. Zarif also criticized the U.S. for withdrawing from the nuclear deal, attributing Iran’s nuclear advancements to this decision.
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Iran was focused on initiating new rounds of nuclear negotiations and implied a willingness to engage in talks during his extended stay in New York. However, the U.S. has signaled that it is not currently expecting to engage with the Iranian government, expressing concerns over Iran’s enrichment of uranium and ballistic missile sales to Russia.
Overall, Iranian officials are calling for dialogue and a return to the nuclear agreement, while also criticizing Israel’s actions and highlighting Iran’s right to defend itself. The international community remains cautious about engaging with Iran due to ongoing conflicts and nuclear concerns.
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