Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed readiness to resolve the nuclear standoff with the West and called for an end to Russia's war in Ukraine during his speech at the UN General Assembly. Iran hopes for an easing of US sanctions that have severely impacted its economy. Pezeshkian criticized Israel for its actions in Gaza and called for a permanent ceasefire. He emphasized Iran's opposition to war and the need for an immediate cessation of military conflict in Ukraine. Iran has been fostering closer ties with Russia, including secret talks to transfer anti-ship missiles to Yemen's Houthi rebels.