Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says the United States and the Israeli regime have faced the consequences of their “ugly war crimes” in their own elections, adding that he would use the upcoming UN climate summit in Turkey to raise the environmental damage caused by their military aggression against Iran and the region.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday morning before departing for Turkey to attend the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31), Pezeshkian said the discussions would address the Islamic Republic’s legitimate positions and the crimes committed by the United States and Israel in the region.

“During these meetings, we will discuss the Islamic Republic’s legitimate positions and the crimes committed by the United States and Israel in the region, as well as how they have witnessed the consequences of their ugly actions in elections held in their own countries, as reflected in the choices made by their own people,” he said.

The president added that “Not only in the United States and Israel, but also in Europe, the results of the elections have gone against the views of warmongers, aggressors, and those who falsely speak of democracy and human rights while acting in complete contradiction to their own slogans.”

Pezeshkian said the gathering would provide an opportunity to discuss the climate situation, regional developments, and “the destructive effects of war and aggression,” as well as explain Iran’s position on the actions of the United States and Israel in damaging the environment in Iran and the wider region.

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He noted that he was attending the summit at the official invitation of the Turkish president, noting that representatives from 196 countries would participate, including 71 countries represented by their presidents or prime ministers.

The president said meetings have been scheduled with leaders and senior officials from more than 10 countries, including Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Describing relations between Tehran and Ankara as being at a very good level, Pezeshkian said the two countries shared significant common ground on regional, economic, social, and cultural issues, adding that these common interests could play an important role in strengthening bilateral ties and regional security.

COP31 is the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference and will be held in Antalya in November 2026. At the summit, world leaders, experts, and civil society representatives will discuss joint solutions to combat climate change and build a sustainable future. Hosted by Turkey, the conference will be an important gathering for shaping global climate policies.