Pezeshkian UN Speech: Iran Leader Vows to Firmly Defend Rights

President Masoud Pezeshkian – (Special Correspondent/Wreb Desk) – Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian left Tehran on Tuesday with a firm message for the world. Ahead of his highly anticipated Pezeshkian UN speech, he promised to stand tall and protect his nation’s interests on the global stage.

Speaking before boarding his flight, Pezeshkian said his country had emerged from recent hardships with dignity. He called it a proud moment for every Iranian citizen.

He also made clear that Iran will not back down in international forums. His words carried a tone of confidence, even as tensions with Washington remain high.

Pezeshkian is set to take the podium at the UN General Assembly on Wednesday. It will be his biggest chance yet to share Iran’s side of the story with world leaders.

He said he plans to use the platform wisely. His goal is to explain the struggles his people have faced and to push back against what he called unfair treatment.

This trip carries extra weight. Pezeshkian will become the highest-ranking Iranian leader to visit American soil since the Middle East conflict broke out earlier this year.

That war began with joint US and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets in February. Since then, relations between the two nations have stayed tense and fragile.

The US has allowed part of the Iranian delegation to attend the UN meeting. However, strict travel limits will apply to those who do make the trip.

Not everyone was granted permission to travel. Pezeshkian’s own communications staff were denied visas, leaving them unable to join him in New York.

Iranian spokesperson Habibollah Abbassi did not hold back his frustration. He called the visa denial an unfriendly and hostile move by American authorities.

At the center of it all lies the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow waterway once carried a fifth of the world’s oil and gas supplies before the conflict disrupted trade.

Ships passing through the strait have faced serious risks. Iran has fired on vessels and demanded permission before allowing safe passage through the corridor.

In return, the United States has tightened its grip. It continues to block Iranian ports while ramping up economic pressure on Tehran.

Meanwhile, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has already touched down in New York. He arrived a day ahead of Pezeshkian to prepare for the summit.

Araghchi wasted no time getting to work. He held a phone conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres soon after landing.

Their call focused on the upcoming General Assembly agenda. Araghchi later told reporters that defending Iranian rights remains his top priority at the summit.

He is also expected to meet several world leaders during his stay. These talks will likely cover a wide range of pressing global issues.

Araghchi’s journey to New York included a brief stop in Qatar. He left Iran on Sunday evening before continuing on to the United States.

Qatar has quietly stepped into a mediator role in this standoff. Iran says it has already shared its terms for reopening the Strait of Hormuz through Qatari channels.

As the world watches, all eyes will be on Pezeshkian’s Wednesday address. His words could shape the tone of US-Iran relations for months to come.