Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has endorsed the recently signed defense agreement between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan, hailing it as the foundation for a wider regional security framework led by Muslim states in West Asia.

Speaking at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York on Wednesday, Pezeshkian described the agreement as a “good start” toward achieving stability and collective peace in the region. He stressed that true security must be based on cooperation, dialogue, and solidarity rather than force or confrontation.

The Iranian leader praised the willingness of Saudi Arabia and Pakistan to deepen defense ties, saying such steps could pave the way for new opportunities in regional diplomacy. By highlighting the potential of Muslim nations working together, Pezeshkian signaled Tehran’s desire for a more cooperative environment in the Middle East.

Turning his focus to Israel, Pezeshkian accused it of aggression and interference across the region. He alleged that Israel has carried out attacks in Iran, Syria, Yemen, and Qatar, further destabilizing the region. Condemning what he called a “criminal attack on Qatar,” he emphasized that external powers have consistently failed to weaken Iranian unity.

The president underlined Iran’s resilience in the face of sanctions, the assassinations of scientists, and hostile propaganda. “Iran will not bow to invaders — instead, we will emerge stronger,” he declared, reaffirming the nation’s commitment to sovereignty and resistance.

On the nuclear issue, Pezeshkian reiterated Iran’s longstanding position that its program is strictly peaceful. “Iran has never tried to make a nuclear bomb and will never do so,” he stated, countering Western claims. He also criticized the European “Troika” — Britain, France, and Germany — accusing them of siding with US-led sanctions while falsely appearing to honor the 2015 nuclear deal.

This was Pezeshkian’s first global address since the 12-day Iran-Israel conflict earlier this year, which led to the loss of senior Iranian leaders. His remarks at the UNGA highlighted Iran’s vision of regional cooperation while rejecting foreign interference and emphasizing its right to peaceful development.