Iran Diplomacy: UN Chief Visit, Talks With Qatar, New UAE Ambassador

In October 2026, Iran pursued several diplomatic tracks. The UN chief was set to visit Pakistani officials in connection with Iran–US talks and praised Pakistan's role, calling for a return to diplomacy. Iran planned to send a technical team to Qatar for talks on Iranian pilots and appointed a new ambassador to the UAE. Iran also summoned the French envoy over France's response to school protests and criticized what it called a double standard, while warning of a firm response to any US or Israeli aggression. President Pezeshkian said European perceptions of Iran do not reflect reality and that Iran is ready to expand ties with Thailand.