WANA (Sep 27) – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran is fully prepared to face the potential activation of the UN snapback mechanism and will not be forced into submission. He emphasised that, thanks to strategic planning and strong regional and international ties, the country can overcome this challenge.

 

Speaking at the end of his trip to New York for the 80th UN General Assembly, Pezeshkian stated: “Considering the measures we’ve taken, we will be able to successfully pass through this phase.”

 

Diplomatic Efforts at the UN

Pezeshkian described his attendance and speech at the UN General Assembly as an opportunity to convey Iran’s positions to the international community. “We aimed to voice the oppression faced by our people and martyrs and to assert the legitimacy of our nation,” he said.

 

He added that on the sidelines of the summit, he held constructive meetings with the presidents and prime ministers of France, Finland, Switzerland, Norway, Iraq, Bolivia, and the President of the European Council.

 

“We shared our views and discussed Iran’s nuclear program and our approach to international engagement,” he said.

 

No Agreement with U.S. on Snapback

Regarding talks on the nuclear issue, Pezeshkian said: “We reached understanding with European parties, but the U.S. has a different perspective. Naturally, we couldn’t reach an agreement on the snapback mechanism, because their demands were unacceptable — they wanted us to hand over all enriched uranium in exchange for just a three-month reprieve, which is entirely unreasonable.”

 

He warned that the U.S. might make new demands within a few months and use them as grounds to trigger the snapback mechanism. “If we’re forced to choose between their illogical demands and snapback, then let it be snapback. Even then, we will resolve our problems.”

 

Strategic Readiness and National Confidence

Pezeshkian reiterated that Iran has anticipated the possibility of snapback sanctions and is prepared: “With our relationships with neighbors, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and with the support of the Iranian people who care about the country’s sovereignty and dignity, we will overcome this situation.”

 

Israel’s Actions Breed Global Resentment

The president also condemned Israel’s actions and U.S. support for them, saying: “What Israel and its backers are doing brings nothing but hatred among free people worldwide. We hope this growing wave of global disgust toward Israel will soon show tangible effects.”

 

Iran’s Peaceful Nuclear Intentions

Pezeshkian emphasised that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons: “We are not pursuing nuclear arms — this has been the clear fatwa of the Supreme Leader. Even if some individuals in Iran entertain other ideas, our official doctrine and operational direction follow the Supreme Leader’s policy.”

 

“We tried, through diplomacy and dialogue, to communicate the peaceful and safe nature of Iran’s nuclear activities. What Israel and the U.S. claim is nothing but a show aimed at discrediting Iran.”

 

He added that Iran fulfilled the commitments it agreed to, but questioned the additional expectations from the West: “We did what we were told. I don’t know what more they expected from us. What they asked for, we delivered. Beyond that, it was simply beyond our capability.”

 

No Surrender in the Face of Pressure

Pezeshkian insisted that the country would not collapse under pressure: “Even if the snapback mechanism is triggered, it doesn’t mean the sky will fall or that we’ll be forced to surrender. People are already under strain, and we hope things don’t escalate further.”

 

“We’ve held many meetings. Our foreign minister and his team have also met with numerous countries. If the snapback is activated, we must not assume that everything is lost. With unity, planning, and support from our people, we can weather this storm.”

 

In closing, the president warned that the real source of bloodshed in the region is the Israeli regime: “It’s clear who is responsible for the tragedies in Gaza, Palestine, Lebanon, and elsewhere. The world watches silently, but those supporting these atrocities will grow increasingly isolated. History will judge them harshly, and nothing will remain of them but disgrace.”