Iranian Cleric Says Pezeshkian's UN Address Reflects National Resolve
A senior cleric leading Tehran's Friday prayers said President Masoud Pezeshkian's speech to the UN General Assembly captured the Iranian public's steadfast stance amid regional tensions.
Tehran's temporary Friday prayers leader has praised President Masoud Pezeshkian's address to the United Nations General Assembly, describing it as an accurate reflection of the Iranian public's mood, according to Mehr News.
The cleric said Pezeshkian's declaration that Iran is "not afraid of war" echoed what he called the "loud and steadfast voice" of the Iranian nation. The comments were delivered during Friday prayers in Tehran, days after Pezeshkian addressed world leaders during the UN General Assembly session in New York.
Pezeshkian's UN remarks came amid continued tension between Iran and Western governments, with Tehran's leadership repeatedly framing its foreign policy posture as one of resolve rather than provocation. The cleric's comments point to continued support within Iran's religious establishment for the government's approach on the international stage.
Mehr News, which first reported the cleric's remarks, did not provide further detail on the sermon or indicate whether other Iranian officials had issued similar statements following the UN address.
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- Senior cleric praises Pezeshkian UN speech as voice of nation — Mehr News (Iran)
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