Iranian Transcript Says Lula Told Pezeshkian Iran Was Wronged in War With U.S.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva reportedly told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Iran had been treated unjustly in its war with the United States, according to a transcript released by the Iranian government. The two leaders met Nov. 12 on the sidelines of the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference, known as COP31, in Antalya, Turkey. Brazil’s presidential palace has not confirmed the statements attributed to Lula in the transcript.

The Iranian account says Lula criticized U.S. officials, accusing them of habitual lying, and argued that Brazil and other countries should challenge what he described as false narratives about Iran. In one passage, Lula was quoted as saying that the United States was responsible for aggression against Iran and that the country had suffered an injustice in the war. The presidential palace did not verify those remarks.

The transcript also attributes expressions of solidarity with Iran to Lula. He reportedly said Brazil had not expected the United States to attack Iran and characterized the bombing as a painful and bitter event. Lula was also quoted as describing Brazil’s solidarity with Iran as deep and noting that the countries have good trade relations.

According to the Iranian account, Lula linked the conflict to economic difficulties affecting countries including Brazil, citing higher prices for gas, gasoline and oil. He also reportedly criticized statements made by U.S. authorities about Iran, saying that American lies had no limits and calling for accounts of the country to be corrected when they diverged from reality.

The conflict between Iran and the United States began in February and also involves Israel. Diplomatic efforts to end the war have included mediation initiatives by Qatar and Pakistan. In its own statement on the meeting, the presidential palace said Pezeshkian had briefed Lula on peace negotiations with Washington and mediation efforts by the two countries. The statement said Lula encouraged a peaceful resolution and supported Iran’s right to use nuclear energy for civilian and peaceful purposes.

The Brazilian statement also said Lula raised concerns about the war’s effect on international fuel and food prices and advocated free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz. The leaders discussed expanding trade between their countries, which totaled $3 billion in 2025. Lula expressed Brazil’s interest in increasing imports of Iranian fertilizer, according to the statement.