Why it matters:
Iran’s trilateral alignment with China and Russia is a cornerstone of its foreign policy as it pushes back against Western pressures at international forums.
The big picture:
Gharibabadi delivered two speeches at the UN Security Council, outlining Iran’s stance on threats to international peace and security, with a focus on the 12-day Israeli-imposed war against Iran with the support of the U.S..
The meetings underscore Iran’s reliance on multipolar diplomacy to counterbalance U.S. and Western influence at the UN.
Beijing, Moscow, and Tehran have often aligned on issues such as sanctions, military cooperation, and Middle East affairs — particularly when it comes to opposing unilateral Western actions.
What he’s saying:
Kazem Gharibabadi:
“We held a joint meeting with the ambassadors and permanent representatives of China and Russia at the United Nations. Throughout this visit, we remained coordinated and united in our positions.”
"During this trip, I delivered two speeches at the UN Security Council, where we presented the Islamic Republic of Iran’s positions on threats to peace, global security, and the issue of Palestine.”
“We also held a separate joint session with the ambassadors and permanent representatives of China and Russia at the UN.”
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