Iran Will Discuss The Actions Taken By America And Israel To Destroy The Environment – Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has landed in Antalya, Turkey, for the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP31, with a strong message for world leaders.

According to a report by Al Jazeera on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, Pezeshkian arrived in the Turkish coastal city ahead of the high-level summit where countries are expected to debate climate action and environmental protection.

The official Iranian news agency, IRNA, confirmed his arrival, noting that he travelled to Turkey specifically to take part in the global gathering.

“Pezeshkian arrived in Antalya a few minutes ago to attend the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31),” IRNA reported.

The agency added that the Iranian leader will not only attend the main sessions, but will also hold bilateral talks on the sidelines of the summit.

“On the sidelines of the summit, the president will meet and hold discussions with the leaders and officials of the participating countries,” IRNA said.

Pezeshkian Vows To Expose Environmental Damage From War

Before leaving Tehran, Pezeshkian made it clear that Iran will not keep silent at COP31 about what he described as the deliberate destruction of the environment by the United States and Israel.

“During the conference, we will discuss the actions taken by America and Israel to destroy the environment,” Pezeshkian declared before his departure.

His statement signals that Tehran plans to shift part of the climate debate towards the environmental fallout of military operations in the Middle East.

Iranian officials argue that airstrikes, explosions, and the burning of oil facilities and forests have poisoned the air, contaminated water sources, and destroyed farmland across the region.

They also say the long-term health effects on civilians, including respiratory diseases and water-borne illnesses, are being ignored by the international community.

Pezeshkian is expected to tell the conference that true climate justice cannot be achieved if the environmental crimes of war are left out of the conversation.

Diplomacy On The Sidelines Of COP31

The summit gives participating governments a chance to discuss environmental concerns, strengthen international cooperation, and find common solutions to the growing climate crisis.

Pezeshkian’s participation comes at a time of heightened tensions involving Iran, the United States and Israel, making his presence in Turkey even more significant.

Diplomatic sources say several leaders are keen to meet him on the sidelines to discuss both climate issues and the wider security situation in the region.

For Iran, COP31 is an opportunity to rebuild diplomatic contacts and present its position directly to countries that may not share its views.