United Nations

Children, first victims of US ‘economic massacre’: Iran UN delegate

TEHRAN, Oct. 12 (MNA) – Iranian children are the first victims of the US’ economic terrorism against the Islamic Republic, says Mohammad Hassaninejad, Counselor of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations.

US making systematic attempts to silence Iranian delegations: diplomat

TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Following Iranian representatives’ protests at US’ attempts to silence the Iranian mission through not giving visas to its delegation, the session of the United Nations Sixth Committee was adjourned on Monday.

US unlawful sanctions block aid to Yemeni people: Iran

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Gholamhossein Dehghani, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, has censured the US’ unlawful sanctions that block the delivery of humanitarian aid to war-torn Yemen.

US unilateral sanctions crime against humanity: Iran envoy

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Speaking at the 42nd United Nations Human Rights Council, the Iranian UN envoy in Geneva said that unilateral sanctions and coercive measures have major negative effects on basic human rights.

Takht-Ravanchi to be back in office soon: Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Head of Media office at the Iranian Mission to the United Nations Alireza Miryousefi announced on social media network that Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi will be back to the office in the near future.

Iranian diplomat urge US to stop ‘catastrophic’ nuclear policies

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – Gholamhossein Dehghani, Iran’s deputy foreign minister for legal and international affairs, warned that US catastrophic and irresponsible policies towards nuclear issues is threatening global peace and security and that it should be stopped.

Rouhani at UNGA meeting:

'Hormuz Peace Endeavor' is based on mutual respect

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Addressing the UN General Assembly session, Rouhani described ensuring security, peace, stability and progress in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz as Iran’s historical responsibility and invited all countries that are affected by the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz developments to join the Hormuz Peace Endeavour (HOPE) initiative.

Russian Foreign Ministry summons US envoy over visa denial to Russia's UN delegation

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The Russian Foreign Ministry summoned on Tuesday the US envoy to Moscow after it turned out that the US had failed to provide several members of the Russian delegation to the United Nations General Assembly with visas timely.

Iran assures Japan of de-escalation efforts in MidEast: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif told his Japanese counterpart Toshimitsu Motegi on Monday that Tehran will seek to avoid war amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, while expressing appreciation for Tokyo’s diplomatic outreach.

FM Zarif 'emphatically' rules out possibility of Rouhani-Trump meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif ruled out the possibility of a meeting between Iranian President Hassan Rouhani and his American counterpart Donald Trump, according to a ABC News reporter.

Pres. Rouhani departs for NY to attend UNGA

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani left Tehran for New York at the head of a high-ranking political delegations this morning to attend 74th annual meeting of the UN General Assembly (UNGA).

Iran refutes US repeated allegations against space, missile activities

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the UN has rejected the US "baseless accusations" against the Islamic Republic's space and ballistic missile activities, saying Washington is resorting to a “maximum deception” campaign in dealing with Tehran.

Trump expects to meet with Rouhani on UNGA meeting: report

TEHRAN, Sep. 13 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump on Thursday claimed that he is trying to arrange a summit with Iranian President Hassan Rouhani at the upcoming UN General Assembly (UNGA) meeting, according to reports.

Netanyahu’s annexation plan ‘a serious violation of intl. law’: Guterres

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres voiced concern over announced Israeli regime’s Prime Minister plan to annex parts of the occupied West Bank, noting that, if realized, such a measure will be “a serious violation of international law.”

Iran ready for cooperation on fighting sand and dust storms: FRWO head

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Head of Forests, Range and Watershed Management Organization (FRWO) has expressed Iran’s readiness to cooperate with regional countries in the fight against sand and dust storms (SDS).

UN asks India to end rights breaches in Jammu, Kashmir

TEHRAN, Sep. 11 (MNA) – Over 50 countries in the UN have called on India to end human rights violations in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir.

Iranian diplomat, UN Syria envoy meet in Tehran

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen held a meeting with Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji in Tehran.

UN chief urges all states to ratify CTBT

Tehran, Aug. 29 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on all countries that have not yet ratified the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty to sign and ratify the pact.

Japan's Abe, Iran's Rouhani planning to meet in New York: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – According to a report by Japanese media, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and President Hassan Rouhani are planning to meet in late September in New York.

UN backs JCPOA, emphasizes urgent need for ‘restraint, genuine talks’ in ME region

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Chef de Cabinet of the Secretary-General, Maria Luiza Viotti emphasized the need for ‘restraint and dialogue’ in the Middle East to avoid major confrontation.

Pakistan calls for urgent UN Security Council meeting on Kashmir

TEHRAN, Aug. 14 (MNA) – Pakistan Tuesday formally called for an urgent meeting of the UN Security council over India's decision to revoke the special status of Kashmir, the Himalayan region that has long been a flashpoint in ties between the nuclear-armed neighbors.

UN Sec. Gen. expresses concern over clashes in Yemen's Aden

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday expressed concern over the violent clashes in Yemen’s Aden and urged the parties to cease hostilities.

Future of aid work at risk in Iran due to US sanctions: Norwegian aid org.

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The delivery of aid to Afghan refugees and flood victims in Iran is at risk because banks are refusing to transfer money to aid agencies due to fear of sanctions. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is calling on donor governments to enable humanitarian organisations to continue to reach vulnerable people in Iran.

Iran’s UN envoy in Geneva:

Sanctioning Zarif unprecedented violation of diplomacy

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations Office in Geneva slammed the United States’ recent decision to target Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif with sanctions, saying such a move is an unprecedented violation of diplomacy.

Iran expects UN to stand against US’ ‘unlawful’ sanctions on FM Zarif

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s mission to the United Nations wrote a letter to the body’s Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, highlighting that new US sanctions on Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif is unlawful and a threat to multilateralism.

Zarif's special aide holds meeting with UN dep. special envoy for Syria ahead of 13th Astana talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji has held a meeting with Khawla Matar the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria.

Russia submits Persian Gulf security plan to UN

TEHRAN, Jul. 30 (MNA) – Russia's concept of collective security in the Persian Gulf has been distributed as an official document approved by the United Nations.