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Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian says the United States and the Israeli regime have faced the consequences of their "ugly war crimes" in their own elections, adding that he will use the upcoming UN climate summit in Turkey to raise the environmental damage caused by their military aggression against Iran and the region. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning before departing for Turkey to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), Pezeshkian said discussions would address the Islamic Republic's legitimate positions and the crimes committed by the United States and Israel in the region.

"During these meetings, we will discuss the Islamic Republic's legitimate positions and the crimes committed by the United States and Israel in the region, as well as how they have witnessed the consequences of their ugly actions in elections held in their own countries, as reflected in the choices made by their own people," he said. In a message posted on X, the Iranian president also questioned Washington's claims that its military campaign was aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, pointing to the use of the PrSM missile in Lamerd and subsequent US threats involving the so-called "Mother of All Bombs."

"They waged war, claiming to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Then they used the PrSM missile in Lamerd for the first time. Now they invoke the "Mother of All Bombs" to pursue diplomacy through threats. No contradiction, but a disgrace. Who threatens global peace and security?" Pezeshkian wrote. The president added that "not only in the United States and Israel, but also in Europe, the results of the elections have gone against the views of warmongers, aggressors, and those who falsely speak of democracy and human rights while acting in complete contradiction to their own slogans."

They waged war, claiming to stop Iran acquiring nuclear weapons. Then they used the PrSM missile in Lamerd for the first time. Now they invoke the "Mother of All Bombs" to pursue diplomacy through threats. No contradiction, but a disgrace. Who threatens global peace and security? — Masoud Pezeshkian (@drpezeshkian) November 11, 2026 Pezeshkian said the gathering would provide an opportunity to discuss the climate situation, regional developments and "the destructive effects of war and aggression," as well as explain Iran's position on the actions of the United States and Israel in damaging the environment in Iran and the wider region.

His remarks highlight Tehran's intention to bring the environmental consequences of military aggression into international discussions, alongside its broader denunciation of US and Israeli policies and their implications for regional and global security. He noted that he is attending the summit at the official invitation of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, adding that representatives from 196 countries will participate, including 71 countries represented by their presidents or prime ministers.

The president said meetings have been scheduled with leaders and senior officials from more than 10 countries, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Describing relations between Tehran and Ankara as being at a very good level, Pezeshkian said the two countries share significant common ground on regional, economic, social and cultural issues, adding that these common interests can play an important role in strengthening bilateral ties and regional security.

COP31 is the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference and is being held in Antalya, Turkey, in November 2026. World leaders, experts and civil society representatives are gathering to discuss joint solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future.