Iranian president defends nuclear program, calls for sanctions relief amid protests

Mass protests erupted in Iran after the death of Mahsa Amini, who was detained for violating strict dress codes.
Israel's UN ambassador staged a protest during Iranian President Raisi's General Assembly speech, criticizing giving him a platform.
Raisi urged the US to ease sanctions and rejoin the 2015 nuclear deal but asserted Iran's right to develop nuclear energy.
The UN nuclear agency expressed concerns over limited access to Iranian sites and increased uranium enrichment.
Raisi expressed willingness for detente with neighbors but defended Iran's ties to resistance groups.