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Iran pens letter to OHCHR over Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – In a letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), the Secretary of the Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council condemned the Saudi-led coalition's crimes against Yemeni civilians with the support of US officials.

Blocking Iranian assets in South Korea ‘illegal’: Ulyanov

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – In reaction to the payment of dues of Iran’s membership fee to the United Nations, Russia’s permanent representative to the Vienna-based International Organizations said that blocking Iran’s assets in South Korea is ‘illegal'.

Iran regains voting right at UN General Assembly: envoy

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations announced Iran’s voting right at the UN General Assembly has been restored after its membership dues were paid to the world body.

Khaji calls for UN efforts to stop Yemeni war, end blockade

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Senior assistant to the Iranain foreign minister has met with a Norway special envoy for Yemen affairs to confer on the latest situation in Yemen and discuss shared postion by both countries to end the crisis in Yemen.

Iran's FM reacts to suspension of voting right at UN

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Regarding suspension of Iran’s right of voting at United Nation, Foreign Ministry Spokesman said Iran commits itself to fully and timely payment of its membership fees to United Nations and other international organizations.

Iran, 7 other states lose vote at UN over unpaid dues

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Eight countries that include Iran, Venezuela and Sudan have lost their right to vote at the United Nations because of unpaid dues, media have reported.

Iran, UN stress development of environmental coop.

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Head of the Department of Environment of Iran stressed the need for environmental cooperation of the international community with the country.

Iran Mission to UN reacts to US newspaper's hostile article

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – In reaction to an article published by an American newspaper, Iran Permanent Mission to UN said that encouraging leaders to initiate war, amid serious diplomatic talks, are in violation of the principles of International Law.

Iran UN Envoy:

Zionists main obstacles to annihilation of chemical weapons

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – An Iranian envoy to the United Nations said that the United States and the Zionist regime are the main obstacles to the total elimination of chemical weapons worldwide.

UNGA adopts China-drafted resolution on arms control

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – UNGA on Friday adopted a Chinese-proposed resolution on arms control, which China said safeguards the legitimate rights of all countries to peaceful use of science and technology and participate in international cooperation.

Gharibabadi blasts US for voting against HR resolutions at UN

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – The secretary of Iranian Judiciary's Human Rights Council Kazem Gharibabadi has lambasted the United States for voting against two human rights resolutions adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.

Iran min. calls for mutual coop. with Armenia on prisoners

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – In a meeting with the general prosecutor of Armenia, Iranian minister of justice called for the quick transfer of Iranian convicts from Armenia.

Any use of force, threat in cyberspace condemned: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) –  Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations condemned any use of force or threat in cyberspace, reminding that a binding legal document on cyber security is a a necessity.

Iran condemns US inhumane, coercive measures against Iranians

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – An Iranian envoy to the United Nations has denounced as inhumane and illegal what have been branded as the unilateral coercive measures by the United States against the Iranian people.

UN envoy warns against stealing Iranian oil at sea

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – Iran UN Envoy warned against the continuation of stealing Iranian oil at sea, urging the international community to condemn these unlawful acts that threaten free trade at sea as well as freedom of seas.

Iran UN envoy:

US turned sustainable development ideal into pointless claim

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran UN envoy that the US illegal acts and the lack of decisive action on the part of the international community to counter them have turned the pivotal ideal of sustainable development into a purely meaningless claim.

Khaji, Pederson stress political solutions for Syria crisis

TEHRAN, Nov. 27 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister's Senior Assistant for Special Political Affairs held a phone conversation with the UN Special Envoy for Syria to discuss the latest developments with regard to Syria.

Iran urges assistance to states to fight human trafficking

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – Iran permanent envoy to the UN has denounced trafficking in persons as “one of the most notorious crimes", calling on the intl. community to provide effective technical assistance to states in fighting trafficking in persons.

Iran calls for ensuring full implementation of PoA

TEHRAN, Nov. 23 (MNA) – Iran calls for ensuring full implementation of the Programme of Action to Prevent, Combat and Eradicate the Illicit Trade in Small Arms and Light Weapons in All Its Aspects (PoA), Majid Takht-Ravanchi said.

At least 75 migrants drowned off Libyan coasts

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – At least 75 migrants drowned off the coasts of Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported on Saturday.

Iran UN envoy:

Humanitarian situation in Afghanistan highly alarming

TEHRAN, Nov. 18 (MNA) – Describeing Afghanistan's recent terrorist attacks, particularly that in Kabul, as quite concerning, Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is highly alarming.

Official:

Iran expect Europe to be responsible for supporting refugees

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – The director-general of the Bureau for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs of the Ministry of Interior said that Iran expects Europeans to be responsible for supporting refugees and distributing financial resources.

Iran’s disarmament proposal ‘a test for UN positions, claims'

TEHRAN, Nov. 06 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that Iran-proposed nuclear disarmament resolution is a test for positions and claims of UN member states.

Iran UN Envoy:

NAM calls for ending sanctions against other nations

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN said in a speech on behalf of Non-Aligned Movement that this movement wants countries that have imposed unilateral sanctions to end sanctions immediately.

MP:

US brought nothing but insecurity, civil war for Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Nov. 01 (MNA) – US military presence and occupation of Afghanistan over the past two decades has brought nothing but destruction, devastation, civil war, insecurity, an increase in drug trafficking, an Iranian parliament member said.

Outer space common heritage for all humans: Takht-Ravanchi

TEHRAN, Oct. 28 (MNA) – Iran's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations said that outer space is a common heritage for all humans and should solely be used for peaceful purposes.

Iranian diplomat:

Intl community must prevent Zionists' crimes against humanity

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat at the United Nations called on the international community to hold the Israeli regime accountable for its horrific crimes against humanity and the oppressed people of Palestine.

Iran UN envoy:

Iran's missile capability based on international commitments

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Representative at the First Committee of the UN General Assembly said that Iran's missile defense capability is within the framework of its inalienable rights and international commitments.

Outer space, cyberspace must remain peaceful: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Iran's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations said that outer space and cyberspace must remain peaceful and share a common human heritage.