Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian vows to firmly defend Iran’s positions at international forums as he travels to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. The pledge comes as he departs Iran for the UN meeting.
According to state television footage reported by outlets, Pezeshkian frames the trip as a matter of dignity and pride, saying Iran will stand firm in international forums. Both sources present the statement as part of his remarks before departure, linking his upcoming UN engagement to a commitment to defend the country’s positions.
The coverage does not provide additional details on specific issues Iran plans to raise at the General Assembly or on any particular disputes referenced by Pezeshkian. The difference between the outlets is mainly in emphasis: one report focuses on the vow itself, while the other includes the “heads held high” language and describes that the remarks are from televised footage.