Iran insists UN General Assembly attendance is a right, not a US-granted favor
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Tehran will not give up its legal right to attend the UN General Assembly, rejecting the notion that participation is a privilege from the United States.
Iran’s foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei declared that the country will maintain its entitlement to sit in the UN General Assembly, describing the right as a legal entitlement rather than a concession from Washington. In a televised appearance, he dismissed any allure of being in New York, calling it a "trench" that Iran must not abandon. Baghaei highlighted Iran’s role as one of the fifty founding members of the United Nations, underscoring a duty to attend the premier international forum.
He accused the United States of using every possible tool—including disparaging remarks, media propaganda, and visa refusals—to obstruct the Iranian delegation’s participation. According to the statements, Iran views the assembly as a platform to broadcast the aspirations of its people worldwide.
Why it matters
The stance signals Tehran’s resolve to engage internationally despite U.S. pressure, affecting diplomatic dynamics at the UN.
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