Guterres plans to visit the region next week to encourage neighboring countries to support the diplomatic process. He also noted that keeping the Strait of Hormuz open is a global concern, citing the waterway's critical role in maintaining food supplies and international economic stability.
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
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UN Chief Says Iran Is Not Seeking Nuclear Weapons
Geopolitics25 days ago
President Masoud Pezeshkian met with Antonio Guterres on the sidelines of the General Assembly in New York to discuss the nature of Tehran's atomic program. During the exchange, the UN Secretary-General told Pezeshkian that current assessments indicate Iran is not seeking to acquire nuclear weapons, while Pezeshkian reiterated that the country's objective remains limited to peaceful nuclear technology. The Iranian state news agency IRNA reported the meeting on Friday.
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