Pezeshkian to UN Amid U.S. Tensions

Iran's President Pezeshkian traveled to New York for the UN General Assembly amid tensions with the U.S. and warnings of potential escalation, while U.S. authorities restricted the movement of the Iranian delegation.

Consensus

President Masoud Pezeshkian is traveling to New York for the UN General Assembly.
The UN General Assembly high-level meetings are scheduled for September 22–28.
Pezeshkian is expected to deliver a speech at the UN General Assembly.
Pezeshkian will present Iran's position on international issues, including the conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
The Iranian delegation, including Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchi, has been granted visas by the U.S.
Pezeshkian is scheduled to hold meetings with leaders of several countries.

Points of divergence

The U.S. allowed only members of the 'main group' of the Iranian delegation to enter and restricted their movement. — riamo
The U.S. Secretary of State Rubio did not rule out a meeting between the leaders of the U.S. and Iran, but it is not yet in Trump's schedule. — riamo
Trump advised Iran to remain calm and mentioned the approach of 'very big events'. — riamo
A representative of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps stated Iran is ready for a prolonged war and will deploy new weapons in response to new aggression. — riamo
Ali Vaez from the International Crisis Group said a possible meeting between leaders is the last chance to prevent escalation in October or November, but no breakthrough is expected due to mutual distrust. — riamo

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Iranian President Peseshkian went to the UN General Assembly in New York — РИАМО
Pezeshkian will present Iran's position on conflict with US at UN General Assembly — Интерфакс
Iranian president to attend UN General Assembly in New York — Вести

Pezeshkian to UN Amid U.S. Tensions

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