Masoud Pezeshkian: Iran does not seek nuclear weapons

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: United Nations – United Nations –

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September 24, 2025 UN

Speaking at the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian recalled that his country was the target of aggression in June of this year, in violation of international law. He stated that the strikes on civilian targets in the country occurred during diplomatic negotiations.

"Undermining peace and stability in the region"

"This undermines efforts to create stability and peace in the region," Pezeschkian said. The president added that failure to confront such violations could lead to their spreading globally.

He declared "genocide in Gaza" and "the destruction of Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity." He added that "the insane plan to build a Greater Israel is being publicized by the highest echelons of power within this regime."

"This plan involves the seizure of territory," Pezeshkian noted. He also condemned Israel's aggression against Qatar.

"Iran does not seek to acquire nuclear weapons."

The Iranian president also stated that Iran does not and never has sought to obtain nuclear weapons.

"We do not set ourselves the goal of acquiring nuclear weapons," he said.

Pezeshkian emphasized that Iran supports a peaceful settlement between Armenia and Azerbaijan. Speaking about Ukraine, he also stated his hope for an end to the war.

He called for assistance in restoring trust in international mechanisms and institutions and stated Iran's readiness to recreate a regional security system in cooperation with West Asian states.

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