Iran regime hypocrisy triggered outrage this week during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. While Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed global leaders inside the hall, thousands of protesters rallied outside.
Inside, Pezeshkian accused the United States and Israel of “savage aggression.” He condemned June’s U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. He claimed the strikes killed scientists and civilians, calling them a betrayal of diplomacy and international law.
However, outside the United Nations building, the atmosphere sharply contrasted his speech. Iranian American dissidents gathered in large numbers to denounce Pezeshkian’s remarks. Many accused the UN of enabling a brutal regime by giving Tehran a global platform.
Mitra Samani, a former political prisoner, traveled from Los Angeles to join the protest. She declared that the Iranian regime does not represent the people. “That seat belongs to the Iranian people, not their oppressors,” she said. Samani also stated she has attended this rally every year for 30 years.
“I promised myself I would always speak for the friends I lost in prison,” she added. Therefore, “that’s why I return yearly.” Meanwhile, Nasser Sharif, chair of the Iranian American Community of California, said protesters came from 40 states. Furthermore, he emphasized their support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran. “We’re here to condemn the regime and support a free, democratic Iran,” Sharif told reporters.
In addition, Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the U.S. office of the resistance council, praised the large turnout. He said the rally showed broad support for Iranian people seeking regime change—without foreign interference. He added, “It’s powerful. This movement doesn’t need weapons or foreign boots. It only needs support for freedom.”
Iran regime hypocrisy also drew sharp criticism from policy analysts. Richard Goldberg of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies said the UN’s actions reflect an alternate reality. He mocked Iran’s leadership roles in human rights bodies as absurd and dangerous. “It’s like appointing a serial killer to rule on murder cases,” Goldberg said. “The UN has lost its moral compass.”
Behnam Ben Taleblu, also from FDD, said Pezeshkian’s remarks were short but deceptive. He noted the irony of Iran’s place in the International Atomic Energy Agency. “How can a nuclear violator lead nonproliferation efforts?” he asked.
Taleblu added that Iran’s Supreme Leader had already rejected diplomacy. “Khamenei made it clear—no talks with America,” he said. “Pezeshkian’s words mean nothing without real authority.”
Meanwhile, tensions between Washington and Tehran remain high. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said the U.S. wants a diplomatic solution. Iran’s Foreign Ministry dismissed that claim as false. “Diplomacy cannot follow bombs,” said ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei. “America speaks of peace but delivers airstrikes instead.” Iran regime hypocrisy continues to fuel global debate as the UN faces backlash for giving Tehran a platform.
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