Pezeshkian’s scheduled speech will present Tehran’s view on a range of international developments, with particular emphasis on the ongoing conflict that pits the United States and Israel against Iran, Tasnim news agency reported.
The U.S. State Department confirmed that visas have been granted to President Pezeshkian, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and other core members of the Iranian delegation, citing Washington’s obligations as the host nation of the UN headquarters.
The delegation is expected to be smaller than last year and will operate under travel restrictions that limit movement in New York to venues directly related to diplomatic and UN business, according to the State Department.
The 81st General Assembly runs from Sept. 22‑29, with the main debate scheduled for Sept. 22‑26 and a final session on Sept. 28. The high‑level week, themed “Restoring Trust, Managing Transformation: A United Nations That Delivers for All,” will draw heads of state and senior officials to discuss the wars in Ukraine and Sudan, Israel‑Palestine tensions, climate action, pandemic preparedness and the governance of artificial intelligence, among other issues.
In addition to his plenary address, Pezeshkian is slated to hold meetings with leaders from several countries on the sidelines of the assembly, a move that could shape diplomatic outreach amid the broader U.S.–Iran confrontation that began with a joint U.S.–Israeli strike on Iranian targets on Feb. 28.
The visit comes as Washington and Tehran remain locked in a broader conflict, with intermittent diplomatic contacts continuing despite the hostilities, underscoring the symbolic importance of Iran’s participation in the UN forum.