During his Tuesday debut at the UN General Assembly, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signaled that he is prepared to work with world powers to resolve the longstanding dispute over its nuclear program.

“The Islamic Republic is ready to reach an understanding with the West to end this impasse,” Pezeshkian stated. “We seek peace, not conflict, and believe that diplomacy remains the best path forward.”

“Iran is ready to engage in effective economic, social, political, and security relations with world powers and its neighbors, on equal footing, to build a better world.”

Addressing the impact of sanctions and Iran’s international isolation, Pezeshkian remarked, “It is not Iran that has sanctioned your country and prevented you from trading with the world. It is not Iran that is blocking your access to medicine. It is not Iran that has cut off your access to the global banking and financial systems.”

Pezeshkian, who assumed office in August and is considered a comparatively “moderate” leader, also made sure to criticize Israel during his address.

“It is imperative that the international community acts now to stop Israel’s relentless aggression in Gaza and Lebanon. Israel’s state terrorism in Lebanon cannot go unanswered,” he continued. “Responsibility for all consequences will be borne by those governments who have thwarted all global efforts to end this horrific catastrophe.”

A shocking new report by Axios claims that Hezbollah had requested its Iranian supporters to launch attacks on Israel shortly before Pezeshkian’s address at the UN General Assembly. This request came as the Israel Defense Forces intensified their operations against the Lebanese terror group over the past week. However, Tehran has thus far declined to comply with this request, claiming that the “timing isn’t right.”