Masoud Pezeshkian, the President of Iran, on the second day of the UN General Assembly, spoke passionately and firmly about the right of the Iranian people to self-defense and emphasized the necessity of dialogue with other countries. This speech took place amid challenges regarding Pezeshkian's entry into the United States and concerns over visa issuance for him.
Emphasis on the Right to Defense and the Necessity of Diplomacy
Pezeshkian, referring to the attacks and sanctions from other countries, especially the United States, stated: "We have only defended ourselves. We are not terrorists." He sent a strong message to the world by displaying images of children who lost their lives in an attack on a school in Minab, saying: "Our innocent people have been the targets of ruthless attacks and aggressions."
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Meanwhile, representatives of the United States left the hall, indicating the existing tensions during this meeting. Pezeshkian reacted to the U.S. efforts to undermine his country by emphasizing that Iran has never bowed down.
The Situation in Venezuela and Remarks by Delcy Rodríguez
At the same time, Delcy Rodríguez, the interim President of Venezuela, announced the "rebirth" of her country in her speech at the General Assembly and promised to hold elections in an unspecified future. She emphasized the necessity of dialogue with the opposition, stating: "We have begun political dialogue with opposition sectors."
Rodríguez defended U.S. interventions in Venezuela and referred to the controversial oil contract in response to Donald Trump's comments that he would "prevail," calling it "the largest oil contract in history."
Ukraine's Strategy Against Russia
Volodymyr Zelensky, the President of Ukraine, emphasized the continuation of pressure on Russia, stating: "Russia's revenues must be targeted." He insisted that any trade with Russia contributes to prolonging the war and called for further restrictions on trade with the country, noting that Ukraine can inflict damage on Russia.
Zelensky also pointed out the dangers of the upcoming winter and noted that Ukraine must be prepared to counter Russian attacks while carefully emphasizing its plans to address threats.
Protests and Reactions in New York
In anticipation of Benjamin Netanyahu's speech, New York has prepared for protests. New York Mayor Zahran Mamdani assured protesters that their right to protest is protected. Palestinian representatives also called for diplomatic actions to counter Netanyahu's remarks.
Netanyahu will deliver a tough message to global leaders and his voters in Israel during this speech. Meanwhile, Trump and senior U.S. officials will closely listen to his remarks, as polls indicate that 60% of American Jews want Netanyahu to step down from power.
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