Iran's Pezeshkian to Address UN General Assembly Ahead of Zelenskyy Speech
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is due to speak at the UN General Assembly's second day, shortly before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes the podium in New York.
The second day of the United Nations General Assembly's high-level session is under way in New York, with addresses expected from the presidents of both Iran and Ukraine.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is scheduled to speak before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy takes the stage later in the day, placing the two leaders' remarks in close proximity during a session already dominated by discussion of the war in Ukraine and tensions surrounding Iran.
Zelenskyy's address comes just hours after recent attacks, and he is expected to reference these developments in his remarks to the assembly, though no public comment on the matter had yet been issued by Zelenskyy or Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha at the time of reporting.
The overlapping appearances by the Iranian and Ukrainian leaders reflect the extent to which this year's General Assembly session has become dominated by the two crises, with diplomats and observers closely watching for any signals on potential shifts in either conflict.
Further sessions and addresses from other heads of state are expected to continue throughout the day as the General Assembly's general debate proceeds.
Sources
- Iran’s president Pezeshkian to address UN general assembly before Zelenskyy takes the stage - live — The Guardian — World
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