Dialogue 'impossible' with 'anyone bullying' ahead of UNGA: Pezeshkian
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Iran's president has condemned “Israel’s” war on Gaza, pledged to present Iran’s stance against unilateralism, and vowed to press for global justice.
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Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian departs Tehran for New York to address the United Nations General Assembly, September 23, 2025 (President. ir)
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian departed Tehran for New York on Tuesday to attend the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), declaring that dialogue is “impossible” with anyone seeking to be “coercive, bullying, mischievous, or destructive.”
Speaking before his departure, Pezeshkian said the UN gathering offers an “exceptional opportunity” for world leaders to exchange views and for Iran to present its positions on key international issues.
He criticized the conduct of global powers, saying that despite the UN’s 2025 theme of “Convergence and Progress,” what the world witnesses is “nothing but unilateralism and hegemony.”
Condemnation of Gaza aggression
The president condemned the ongoing war on Gaza, describing as “truly painful” the daily deaths of children under “Israel’s” bombardment, while denouncing countries supplying weapons to “Israel", accusing them of complicity in genocide.
"It is not the case that only Israel should have security; the security of the entire world’s people must be preserved," Pezeshkian said.
He questioned whether “convergence” means “everyone must be killed to conform to the will of a single power,” stressing that all nations have the right to enjoy what God has given them.
Goals for UNGA visit
Before his trip, Pezeshkian met with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Sayyed Ali Khamenei, outlining his mission to advocate for peace, justice, rights, and humanity.
He said he will hold bilateral meetings with world leaders, meet with Iranians abroad, and present Iran’s vision to the international community.
His political advisor, Mehdi Sanaei, confirmed that Pezeshkian is scheduled to deliver his speech at the UNGA on Wednesday morning local time.
The annual General Debate, running from September 23–29, marks 80 years since the UN’s founding under the theme: “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights.”
The debate is expected to highlight divisions in the international order, with Iran positioning itself against unilateralism while pressing for accountability over “Israel’s” war on Gaza.
