11.11.2026 14:30
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, who attended the COP31 Leaders Summit held in Antalya, was welcomed by President Erdoğan and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. After the tension between the US and Iran, Pezeshkian's confident steps toward the reception area drew attention. His walk in the footage brought to mind comments such as "He walks as if he has won the war."
The welcoming ceremonies for world leaders continue at the COP31 Leaders Summit held in Antalya, hosted by Türkiye. Among those attending the summit, the arrival of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the ceremony area stood out with a different detail. Following the tension between the US and Iran, footage of Pezeshkian arriving in Antalya and walking with confident steps drew attention.
WALKING AS IF HE HAD WON A WAR
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian drew attention with his upright posture and self-confident walk as he advanced toward the area where the COP31 Leaders Summit was being held. Considering the tension between the US and Iran, Pezeshkian's footage brought to mind the comment, "He walks as if he has won the war."
The Iranian leader's confident advance toward the reception point was one of the striking images of the summit. However, no statement was made that Pezeshkian intended to give any political message through his walk.
ERDOĞAN AND GUTERRES WELCOMED HIM
Pezeshkian, who attended the summit in Antalya, was welcomed at the reception area by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The Iranian President's arrival was among the notable moments of the international gathering hosted by Türkiye.
Pezeshkian's participation in COP31 is also significant in that it took place after the tension between the US and Iran. The Iranian leader met on the same platform with other heads of state and government at the organization in Antalya.
WORLD LEADERS IN ANTALYA AT COP31
Within the scope of COP31, organized under Türkiye's hosting between November 9 and 20, the Leaders Summit is being held on November 11-12. At the organization hosted by President Erdoğan, topics such as combating climate change, transition to clean energy, climate finance, and sustainable development are being addressed.
The summit also hosts negotiations on climate policies as well as diplomatic contacts among world leaders and striking welcoming images.