Iran's foreign minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in New York to attend the 81st United Nations General Assembly, his first US visit since the US-Iran war began

Nearly 130 heads of state and government gathered in New York for the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level week, amid the wars involving Iran, Ukraine and Sudan, growing concern about artificial intelligence, and severe pressure on UN finances. The week also provided a venue for bilateral negotiations and political manoeuvring surrounding the selection of António Guterres's successor.