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STANDARD DIPLOMATIC UNVERIFIED

Iranian President Reaffirms Peaceful Nuclear Program Rights at UN General Assembly

Sep 23, 2026 03:39 PM CT New York, United States nuclear-program,un-general-assembly,iran-diplomacy,peaceful-use

Summary

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations General Assembly, explicitly asserting Iran's right to maintain a peaceful nuclear program. This statement serves as a diplomatic reaffirmation of Tehran's nuclear stance amidst ongoing international scrutiny and potential sanctions pressure.

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President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran at the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Wednesday.

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Iran NEUTRAL

Asserted the right to a peaceful nuclear program during a UN General Assembly address.

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