Antonio Guterres

N Korea calls UN's Guterres 'puppet of US' after launch

TEHRAN, Nov. 21 (MNA) – North Korean foreign minister Choe Son Hui has called the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres "a puppet of the United States" for joining the US-led condemnation of the country's recent ballistic missile test.

Global population to reach 8bn: UN says

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – The global population projects to reach eight billion people Tuesday, the United Nations says, in a historic milestone for humanity as the organization gives a look into what the future could look like. 

UN council's meeting to impact Iran's ties with West: FM

TEHRAN, Nov. 11 (MNA) – In a telephone conversation with the UN Secretary-General, Iran's Foreign Minister warned about the negative effects of the political action of the Human Rights Council on Iran's cooperation with the West.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

UNSC silence on recent terror attack in Iran unacceptable

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has penned a letter to the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and the UNGA president to criticize the Security Council's silence over the recent ISIL attack in Shiraz.

Pres. Raeisi to Guterres:

Iran ready to use capacities to solve regional, intl. issues

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi said that Islamic Republic of Iran is ready to use its diverse and effective capacities to solve regional and global issues.

Iran, UN discuss Yemen ceasefire extension

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Sunday night held a phone talk with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on the need for the extension of the ceasefire in Yemen.

UN appreciates Iran's role in contributing to peace in region

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres appreciated Iran's important role in contributing to the peace and security of the region.

President Raeisi:

UN should truly be org. of nations rather org. of powers

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi tells the UN Secretary-General that the United Nations should be the true meaning of the organization of nations, not the organization of big powers.

11 schoolchildren killed in Myanmar air strike: UNICEF

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – At least 11 schoolchildren died in an air strike on a Myanmar village, according to the United Nations children's agency, an attack the country's junta said targeted rebels hiding in the area.

UN envoy:

Iran main victim of infrastructural cyber attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran has been the main victim of infrastructural cyber attacks sponsored by the Zionist regime, the Iranian envoy to the UN said, warning against any provocative actions and accusations against Tehran.

Iran newly-appointed envoy submits credentials to UN chief

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – The permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations submitted a copy of his credentials to the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday.

Outgoing Iran envoy, UN chief discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations discussed various issues related to JCPOA in his last meeting with António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Tehran serious about reaching a 'stable agreement' in Vienna

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – Saying that Tehran is examining the US’s response, the Iranian Foreign Minister stressed that Iranian negotiators are serious to reach a stable agreement but they will not compromise Iranians' rights in any situation.

UN chief wans over current serious nuclear risk

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – The nuclear risk is currently at the highest point in decades, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Monday.

Russian food, fertilizer must get to market: UN chief

TEHRAN, Aug. 20 (MNA) – The UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Saturday the United Nations is working with the United States and European Union to overcome barriers to Russian food and fertilizers reaching the world markets.

Amir-Abdollahian to UN chief:

Iran serious about reaching a strong, stable agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Referring to the ongoing talks in Vienna on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Islamic Republic of Iran is serious about reaching a strong and stable agreement.

UN chief calls for blacklisting Israel over child deaths

TEHRAN, Jul. 12 (MNA) – Israel should be blacklisted by the UN if it continues inflicting violence on Palestinian children at such high levels, UN Chief declared following the publication of the intl. body’s latest Children and Armed Conflict report.

UN chief stresses removing unilateral US sanctions agst. Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for the removal of anti-Iranian sanctions.

Gharibabadi:

Anti-Iran unsubstantiated allegations destroy UN reputation

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – The Deputy Head of International Affairs of Judiciary and Secretary of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights said that repetition of unsubstantiated allegations against Iran tarnishes the credibility of the United Nations.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Submitting resolution to IAEA BoG hasty, political behavior

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister told Secretary-General of the United Nations that the move taken by the United States and three European countries in submitting an anti-Iran resolution to IAEA BoG was a hasty and political behavior.

Iran calls on UN to take action on IRGC member assassination

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy has penned a letter to the UN Secretary-General to protest over the cowardly assassination of Martyr Hassan Sayad Khodaei.

War in Ukraine must be stopped: UN chief

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Secretary-General of the United Nations, who is visiting Moldova concurrent with the third month of war in Ukraine, said that catastrophe and crisis of refugees show that the war is meaningless and must immediately be stopped.

Amir-Abdollahian:

US max. pressure reason of current situation in Vienna talks

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Iran's FM in a phone talk with UN Chief referred to the continuation of exchanging messages between the US and Iran through the EU and blamed the US’ maximum pressure campaign for the current situation in Vienna talks.

Headlines of Iran’s Persian dailies on May 7

TEHRAN, May 07 (MNA) – Mehr News agency takes a look at headlines of Iran’s Persian-language dailies on Saturday, May 7.

UN chief tells Lavrov Ukraine ceasefire needed ASAP

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – In a meeting with the Russian Foreign Miniter on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General called for creating conditions for effective dialogue and a ceasefire in Ukraine as soon as possible.

Russian President, UN chief to meet in Moscow

TEHRAN, Apr. 26 (MNA) – Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday who will come to Moscow for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.

UN chief to visit Moscow and Kyiv

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres is set to meet both the Russian and Ukrainian leaders next week, media have reported.

Iran envoy urges UN to stop Israeli agression in Palestine

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) –Referring to the Zionist regime's crimes in Al-Aqsa Mosque against Muslim worshipers, Iran’s Permanent Ambassador called on United Nations to take immediate action to stop the aggression of the Zionist regime in Palestine.

Amir-Abdollahian:

Lasting peace possible if occupation of Palestine ends

TEHRAN, Apr. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that the establishment of lasting and fair peace in the region is possible only if the occupation of Palestine ends.

UN chief calls for a 4-day truce in Ukraine

TEHRAN, Apr. 19 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday appeals for a four-day truce in Ukraine after Russia launches new military operations in the country’s eastern Donbas region.