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Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi sharply criticized Western countries at the United Nations, accusing them of double standards on human rights by condemning Iran while supporting actions like the bombing of children in Gaza. He questioned the legitimacy of the UN Security Council and condemned the veto power as an obstacle to peace. Raisi warned against NATO's expansion into the Middle East, cautioning it could turn the region into a "powder keg," and positioned Iran as a stabilizing force against jihadist terrorism. He demanded the dismantling of Israel's nuclear arsenal, contrasting it with accusations against Iran, and called for the lifting of economic sanctions on his country. Raisi also proposed an independent international investigation into alleged Israeli war crimes in Gaza and reaffirmed Iran's support for resistance against occupation. Throughout his speech, he condemned Western dominance and advocated for a new multilateral system free from Western control.