“Iran Backs Saudi‑Pakistan Mutual Defense Pact, Urges Dialogue Over Force”

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has welcomed the recent defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, calling it a positive step toward building a broader regional security framework through cooperation among Muslim nations in West Asia.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday, President Pezeshkian described the pact as a “good start” for promoting peace and stability in the region.

“Iran welcomes the defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. It marks a promising beginning for regional security through collaboration among Muslim countries,” he said.

He stressed that lasting security cannot be achieved by force alone, but must come through dialogue, cooperation, and unity among neighboring states.

In his speech, the Iranian president accused Israel of violating Iran’s sovereignty by carrying out attacks not only in Iran but also in Syria, Yemen, and Qatar. “We condemn Israel’s criminal attack on Qatar,” Pezeshkian said, adding that enemies had failed in their attempts to divide the Iranian people.

He declared that despite sanctions, assassinations of scientists, and media warfare, the Iranian nation remained united behind its army. “Iran will not bow to invaders — instead, we will emerge stronger,” he said.

Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s long-standing position that its nuclear program is peaceful and not intended for weapons development. “I repeat before this assembly: Iran has never tried to make a nuclear bomb and will never do so,” he stated.

The president criticized the European “Troika” — Britain, France, and Germany — accusing them of dishonestly supporting US-backed sanctions while pretending to remain faithful to the 2015 nuclear deal.

This was Pezeshkian’s first speech at a global forum since the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict earlier this year, which claimed the lives of several top Iranian military and political leaders.