{"id":324468,"date":"2024-09-26T20:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-09-26T19:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/?p=324468"},"modified":"2024-09-26T20:48:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-26T19:48:10","slug":"iranian-regime-presidents-speech-at-unga-sparks-internal-discord-and-criticism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/iranian-regime-presidents-speech-at-unga-sparks-internal-discord-and-criticism\/","title":{"rendered":"Iranian Regime President\u2019s Speech at UNGA Sparks Internal Discord and Criticism"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-324469\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"559\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media-300x168.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media-751x420.jpg 751w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/iran-masoud-pezeshkian-media-696x389.jpg 696w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Iranian regime President Masoud <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/iranian-supreme-leaders-speech-was-a-desperate-attempt-to-mask-weakness-justify-crimes-and-warn-of-infiltration\/https:\/\/www.ncr-iran.org\/en\/iranian-regime-infighting\/iranian-supreme-leaders-speech-was-a-desperate-attempt-to-mask-weakness-justify-crimes-and-warn-of-infiltration\/\">Pezeshkian\u2019s recent speech<\/a> at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, aimed at deceiving the international community and breaking the regime\u2019s increasing isolation, has sparked significant controversy within Tehran, escalating internal conflicts.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One of the strongest reactions came from Amir-Hossein Sabeti, an influential member of the regime\u2019s parliament and a fierce opponent of Pezeshkian. Sabeti criticized<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Pezeshkian\u2019s r<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">emarks about Israel, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eghtesadonline.com\/fa\/news\/2010103\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stating<\/a>: \u201cMr. Pezeshkian said if Israel lays down its weapons, we will lay down ours. Dear Mr. Pezeshkian, we are different from Israel. We ask the president to be more careful with his words, reflecting his true beliefs.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another MP, Mohammad Motamedizadeh, targeted Pezeshkian\u2019s advisors, warning against their influence: \u201cMr. Pezeshkian should not be lenient with individuals who have shown clear hostility to the state at certain points. Be cautious of domestic and foreign infiltrators, as we have suffered significant blows from them in recent years.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Fact-Checking <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iranian?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iranian<\/a> Regime\u2019s President Lies at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UNGA79?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UNGA79<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/US3KpoBd6o\">https:\/\/t.co\/US3KpoBd6o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1839057540505608206?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 25, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.javanonline.ir\/fa\/news\/1253324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newspaper <\/a><\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Javan<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), also lambasted Pezeshkian\u2019s speech in New York, stating that he &#8220;clearly lacks the necessary political oratory skills.&#8221; The outlet criticized the government\u2019s nuclear team, claiming: \u201cThe nuclear team in New York performed very weakly. Those who have waited behind the Western wall, relying on the failed JCPOA, must take responsibility for this glaring weakness.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Another state-run outlet, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mashreghnews.ir\/news\/1645769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Mashregh News<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, highlighted Pezeshkian\u2019s diplomatic shortcomings, stating: \u201cWhile Pezeshkian, unlike the previous government, had no ill intentions in sending signals to the enemy, his flawed language and failure to use prepared diplomatic texts allow his remarks to be misinterpreted as signs of weakness.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Following Pezeshkian\u2019s controversial statements, his Deputy for Strategic Affairs Mohammad-Javad Zarif took to social media to defend <\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pezeshkian\u2019s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> remarks domestically, <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/JZarif\/status\/1838482005190939053\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">writing<\/a>: \u201cLet us not fall into the traps of narrative makers who have been distorting the region\u2019s reality for 70 years. Trust your own servants rather than Zionist media.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Infighting Intensifies as Pezeshkian Laments Factional Obstruction in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a>\u2019s Regime<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/vmcyGwu7uW\">https:\/\/t.co\/vmcyGwu7uW<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/q3RWpmTz8q\">pic.twitter.com\/q3RWpmTz8q<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1822332085325222204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">August 10, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In its report, the <a href=\"https:\/\/kayhan.ir\/fa\/news\/296176\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kayhan Daily described<\/a> Pezeshkian&#8217;s remarks in New York as a &#8216;slip of the tongue&#8217; and wrote: &#8216;The repetition of ill-considered statements and positions, taken without much thought and largely influenced by arrogant and pro-Western advisors, has intensified concerns among the public and those loyal to the revolution, the regime, and the country.'&#8221;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The controversy surrounding Pezeshkian\u2019s remarks primarily stemmed from his statement during a New York press conference, where he said, \u201cWe are ready to lay down all our weapons, provided that Israel does the same and that an international organization comes in to ensure regional security. We don\u2019t even need them; we know how to ensure our own security.\u201d <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">However, despite efforts to spin the comments by pro-Pezeshkian figures inside the regime, state media <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hamshahrionline.ir\/news\/884067\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have<\/a><\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0confirmed Pezeshkian\u2019s words were accurately captured, reporting that &#8220;the audio recording clearly shows Pezeshkian made this statement.&#8221;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Meanwhile, the <a href=\"https:\/\/farhikhtegandaily.com\/news\/195577\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">newspaper <\/a><\/span><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Farhikhtegan<\/span><\/i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">, affiliated with Ali Akbar Velayati, a special aid to the regime\u2019s Supreme Leader, partially defended Pezeshkian\u2019s speech, claiming his remarks were misinterpreted: \u201cPezeshkian did not mean to diminish resistance or advocate for Iran\u2019s disarmament. His harsh tone towards Israel&#8217;s crimes makes it clear his speech did not signal any shift towards normalization with Israel.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Infighting Intensifies as <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Iran?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Iran<\/a>\u2019s Regime Forms New Government<a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/peLux8N6jc\">https:\/\/t.co\/peLux8N6jc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/iran_policy\/status\/1813910878015648142?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 18, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Tehran\u2019s state-run <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/donya-e-eqtesad.com\/%D8%A8%D8%AE%D8%B4-%D8%B3%D8%A7%DB%8C%D8%AA-%D8%AE%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%86-62\/4107155-%D9%88%D8%A7%DA%A9%D9%86%D8%B4-%D8%BA%DB%8C%D8%B1%D9%85%D9%86%D8%AA%D8%B8%D8%B1%D9%87-%DA%A9%DB%8C%D9%87%D8%A7%D9%86-%D8%A8%D9%87-%D8%B4%DB%8C%D8%B7%D9%86%D8%AA-%D8%B1%D8%B3%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%87-%D8%A7%DB%8C-%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%87-%D8%B3%D8%AE%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86-%D9%BE%D8%B2%D8%B4%DA%A9%DB%8C%D8%A7%D9%86\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Donyaye Eghtesad<\/span><\/i><\/a><span data-contrast=\"auto\"> also criticized Pezeshkian for his blunder, saying, \u201cPresident Pezeshkian\u2019s unfortunate remark about disarming for Israel, alongside earlier blunders like referring to America as \u2018our brother,\u2019 has provided new material for international media hostile to Iran.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Amidst these internal critiques, former parliamentary National Security Committee head, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rouydad24.ir\/fa\/news\/385160\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Heshmatollah Falahatpisheh<\/a>, tried to offer a sympathetic interpretation of Pezeshkian\u2019s speech, stating, \u201cPezeshkian is not a diplomat or an orator. He is someone who tries to share what\u2019s in his heart, whether addressing a campaign rally or speaking to the American press.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Pezeshkian&#8217;s visit to New York also attracted attention from lobbyists supporting the Iranian regime in the U.S.\u00a0Before his departure to Tehran, Pezeshkian hosted a gathering of regime supporters at the Millennium Hotel. Though invited to dinner, Pezeshkian did not stay to eat and left shortly after delivering a brief speech. Among those present were well-known figures linked to regime-affiliated lobbying efforts, including Ali Vaez, the Iran Project Director at the International Crisis Group, Trita Parsi, founder of the National Iranian American Council (NIAC) and co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tabletmag.com\/sections\/news\/articles\/quincy-trita-parsi-soros-koch-armin-rosen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the Quincy Institute<\/a>, so-called Iranian-American journalists Hooman Majd and Negar Mortazavi, political analyst Daryoush Sajjadi, Yale University professor Abbas Amanat, and University of South Florida professor Mohsen Milani. Most of these individuals left the hotel before the official dinner began.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This internal backlash, combined with the controversial nature of Pezeshkian\u2019s remarks abroad, has only heightened the existing tensions within the regime\u2019s factions, highlighting the increasing pressure on the Iranian leadership both domestically and internationally.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:259}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iranian regime President Masoud Pezeshkian&rsquo;s recent speech at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, aimed at deceiving the international community and breaking the regime&rsquo;s increasing isolation, has [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":324469,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5450],"tags":[492],"class_list":{"0":"post-324468","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-iranian-regime-infighting","8":"tag-iran-elections"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - 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