Published 20:12 IST, September 23rd 2019
Iran President Hassan Rouhani leaves for New York to attend the UNGA
The Iran President Hassan Rouhani left Tehran to New York to attend the UNGA on the September 23 amid the standoff between US and allies.
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Iranian President Hassan Rouhani left Tehran for New York to attend United Nations General Assembly on September 23 afteron after US agreed to avail visa. As per reports he will be delivering a speech in UNGA session and is also expected to hold meetings with hes of nations attending largest diplomatic forum.
After holding a press conference as a part of his schedule, Rouhani is scheduled to leave New York on September 26 for Tehran. visit marks significance considering how Rouhani and Trump will share roof, especially, after attack on Saudi Arabia's Aramco oil facilities.
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Saudi expects action against Iran
According to reports, Saudi Arabia plans to seek a global action against Iran at UNGA after two of its oil infrastructures were attacked, responsibility for which was claimed by Yemen based Houthi rebels. However, Saudi Arabia has blamed Iran for missile strike for which, y have t been able to provide any concrete evidence.
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Saudi Arabia claims that weapons from Iran were used to strike and it will soon detect exact location from where missile was launched. attacks me an impact on global production of oil by 5%. A delegation from Saudi is heing to New York as a part of planned action against its rival Iran.
Trump also seeks action against Iran
According to international reports, US President Donald Trump is set to get world toger against Iran at global summit. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo h stated that it is responsibility of world to come toger and control Iran. He also ded that America is t in favor of war and looks forward to having a peaceful resolution. Pompeo with reference to attacks on Saudi oil fields h previously called it an 'act of war.'
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Meanwhile, possibility of any bilateral meet between two leers was put to end by Iranian leership.
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19:24 IST, September 23rd 2019