Iranian President Arrives in New York for UN Address Despite Calls to Cancel

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New York to address the UN General Assembly, marking the highest-level Iranian visit to the US since the war began in late February. His stated goal is restoring global trust in Iran and highlighting alleged oppression by the Trump administration. Iran's vice president for executive affairs, Mohammad Jafar Ghaebanah, said he conveyed colleagues' advice that Pezeshkian should cancel the trip, but consensus among government representatives led to proceeding. Meanwhile, Iranian media reported the US denied visas to some delegation members, including the president's communications team. Pezeshkian is scheduled to speak Wednesday and return to Tehran Saturday. Speculation about a potential meeting with President Trump remains unconfirmed, as the US has imposed movement restrictions on the Iranian delegation despite allowing their UN visit.