Iran's President and Foreign Minister Travel to New York for UN General Assembly

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi traveled to New York for the UN General Assembly session in September 2026. Upon arrival, Araghchi held a phone call with the UN chief and met with his Italian, Swiss, and Qatari counterparts. Pezeshkian vowed to firmly defend Iran's positions at the UN. The visit marks Araghchi's first trip to New York since the West Asia war began. US President Donald Trump also returned to the UN amid anxiety about Iran, AI, and the future of the world body.