TEHRAN -- In a series of high-level diplomatic engagements during his official visit to China, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met with UN chief António Guterres and key regional leaders, reaffirming Iran’s commitment to peace, regional stability, and international cooperation amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
During the pivotal meeting with Guterres, President Pezeshkian emphasized Iran’s long-standing dedication to peace and stability in West Asia, condemning the aggressive actions of the Israeli regime. 
“It is important to clarify that the war was imposed upon us by the Zionist regime,” Pezeshkian stated, expressing appreciation for the UN chief’s previous remarks condemning Israeli crimes against Palestinians in Gaza and Iran itself. 
However, he called for more decisive and explicit international responses to the ongoing atrocities, urging the United Nations and other global organizations to take concrete steps to halt the escalating violence.
Highlighting the ongoing security challenges faced by Iran, President Pezeshkian underscored that Iran remains one of the main victims of terrorism, with numerous officials and dignitaries lost to such acts. 
He stressed that the Zionist regime continues to conduct extrajudicial assassinations across the region under the guise of self-defense, destabilizing peace and security.
Addressing the controversial role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Pezeshkian voiced strong criticism of the agency’s reluctance to condemn Israeli strikes on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities, which operate under strict international oversight. 
He cited the recent parliamentary decision to suspend cooperation with the IAEA as a response to these untrustworthy actions but reiterated Iran’s preference for diplomatic dialogue. 
“We have entrusted the Supreme National Security Council with decisions on cooperation to ensure constructive engagement,” the president noted, affirming Iran’s continued pursuit of peaceful nuclear development.
Guterres expressed his personal conviction that Iran’s nuclear program is peaceful and that Tehran has no intention of developing nuclear weapons. 
He acknowledged Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear technology and voiced concern over the activation of the “snapback” mechanism under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), encouraging European partners to engage constructively with Iran.