Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said the United States and the Israeli regime had faced the consequences of their reprehensible war crimes in their own elections, arguing that American and Israeli voters and Europeans had delivered results contrary to the positions of those advocating conflict and aggression.
President Pezeshkian made the remarks on Wednesday, before departing for Turkey to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), saying the summit offered a significant opportunity to present Iran's positions on the environmental destruction caused by military aggression.
He said he would use the conference to discuss the environmental consequences of US and Israeli acts of aggression against Iran and the wider region, as well as climate challenges and regional developments.
The summit, hosted by Turkey, will be attended by President Pezeshkian at the official invitation of his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It is expected to bring together representatives from 196 countries, including presidents and prime ministers from 71 nations, the Iranian president said.
President Pezeshkian said he was also scheduled to hold talks with the leaders and top officials of more than 10 countries, including his Turkish counterpart.
He also said Iran and Turkey enjoy strong relations and share common interests across regional, economic, social and cultural fields, adding that greater cooperation could further deepen ties and help enhance security across the region.
The president said his discussions with other senior officials would also cover Iran's positions and US and Israeli atrocities in the West Asia region.
He criticized those who advocate war and aggression while claiming to uphold democracy and human rights, saying their actions contradict their stated principles.
President Pezeshkian expressed hope that he would convey the message of the Iranian people and secure meaningful outcomes from his visit to Turkey.