Antonio Guterres

Iran FM discusses regional developments with UN chief

TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres have discussed and exchanged views on regional developments, including the situation in Gaza and Yemen in a phone call.

UN Chief Guterres reacts to Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the peace agreement between Israel and Palestinian movement Hamas, stating that the global organization is ready to support the deal and increase humanitarian aid.

UN chief welcomes Hamas statement on US Gaza proposal

TEHRAN, Oct. 4 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomes the statement issued by Hamas in response to Donald Trump's plan on Gaza.

Iran FM urges UN chief to hold aggressors accountable

TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – In a meeting with UN Secretary-General António Guterres, Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi outlined Tehran’s concerns over escalating threats to regional peace, particularly the ongoing aggression and Israeli lawlessness.

Araghchi:

Re-imposition of terminated UN sanctions null, void

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said in a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the Security Council that Tehran firmly rejects the reinstatement of resolutions terminated under resolution 2231 (2015).

Snapback sanctions unethical, illegal: Iran’s President

TEHRAN, Sep. 27 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian told UN Secretary-General António Guterres that reimposing the terminated UN sanctions on Iran under the snapback mechanism is both immoral and unlawful.

Guterres:

Palestinian statehood legitimate right, not reward

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said statehood is a legitimate right of the Palestinian people, not a reward, and warned that denying it would be "a gift to extremists everywhere."

UN chief urges diplomacy to avert snapback of Iran sanctions

TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General on Tuesday called on Iran and Western countries to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent the so-called snapback of international sanctions on Tehran initiated by E3 last month.

Araghchi slams Europe for approach to US-Israel aggression

TEHRAN, Sep. 12 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has denounced the three European states for their "irresponsible" approach to the recent US-Israeli aggression against Iran, as well as their threat to activate the snapback mechanism.

Iran pursues diplomatic solution for nuclear issue

TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – President Masoud Pezeshkian reaffirmed Iran's commitment to resolving its nuclear issue through diplomatic means, calling on international organizations to play a more effective role in addressing Israeli crimes.

UN chief warns of unprecedented destruction, famine in Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a grave warning about the escalating civilian casualties in Gaza, describing the situation as “without parallel in recent times.

Hamas rejects Guterres fabricated sexual violence allegations

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Hamas has rejected the UN chief's accusations of sexual violence related to the events of October 7, 2023, based on “fabricated” and “politically motivated” Israeli narratives without conducting any impartial investigation.

Guterres warns;

Israel’s Gaza occupation would mark dangerous escalation

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres has expressed grave concern over Israel’s decision to “take control of Gaza City”, his Spokesperson said in a statement on Friday.

Iran UN envoy raps French hypocrisy over Iran nuclear program

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations hit back at France’s disappointing and hypocritical stances over Iran'snuclear program after its envoy accused Iran of creating a proliferation crisis.

Iran VP to UN chief:

US never found diversion in Iran’s peaceful nuclear activity

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – First Vice President Mohammad-Reza Aref says Iran remains committed to international rules, censuring the United States for siding with Israeli aggression against Iran though it never found diversion in its nuclear activity.

Iran’s 1st VP Aref arrives in Turkmenistan for UN Summit

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s First Vice President Mohammad Reza Aref arrived in Awaza of Turkmenistan on Monday evening to take part in the 3rd UN Summit on landlocked developing countries, where a 10-year development plan will be drafted.

Araghchi slams UNSC inaction in face of Israel, US aggression

TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister strongly criticized the UN Security Council’s inaction in the face of the unprovoked Israeli and American attack on Iran's soil.

FM Araghchi meets with UN chief in Brazil

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has held a meeting with the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres in continuation of his meeting in Brazil on Monday.

Europe grappling with scorching temperature

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – Forest fires fanned by high winds and hot, dry weather damaged some holiday homes in Turkey as a lingering heat wave that has cooked most Europe led officials to raise warnings and tourists to find ways to beat heat on Monday.

Araghchi to Guterres:

Israel blatantly violates UN Charter in attack against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says that the Zionist regime has blatantly violated the UN Charter in its act of aggression against Iran.

UN chief welcomes DR Congo, Rwanda peace deal

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the signing of a peace deal Friday between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in Washington, DC.

Guterres calls for immediate Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres says humanitarian crisis has reached “horrific proportions” and that the world must not let the suffering of Palestinians be overshadowed by other regional conflicts.

UN Secretary-General calls for end to Israel war against Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, warned of the consequences of the Israeli regime’s war against Iran, calling for an end to this war.

Iran to continue to self-defense until end Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iran’s envoy to the United Nations says his country will continue to exert its right to self-defense under the UN Charter as long as the Security Council fails to stop the Israeli aggressor.

UN chief holds phone call with Iran FM over Israeli attacks

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi over phone on Friday following Israeli attacks on Iran, urging restraint and warning of the risks of a broader conflict.

Iran FM pens letter to UN to warn against Israeli adventurism

TEHRAN, May 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister has written a letter to the Secretary General of the United Nations to stress the need to take special measures to protect nuclear facilities and materials amid Israeli threats.

UN chief condemns Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, May 03 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres condemned Israel's ongoing attacks on Syrian territory, calling them "a violation of Syria's sovereignty."

FM stresses Iran's right to enrichment in call with UN chief

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – As a member of the Non-Proliferation Treaty or NPT, Iran has the right to uranium enrichment, according to Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in a phone call with the United Nations Secretary-General on Friday.

UN chief:

World may be running out of words to describe Gaza situation

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) – "The world may be running out of words to describe the situation in Gaza, but we will never run away from the truth," according to Antonio Guterres, the UN Secretary General.