Antonio Guterres

Guterres condemns killing of UN staff member in South Sudan

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The UN chief on Friday strongly condemned the killing of a South Sudanese staff member working with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), calling on authorities to swiftly bring those responsible to justice.

UN chief condemns ‘horrific’ drone attack in Sudan

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

Iran UN envoy:

Unilateral coercive measures impede realization of HR

TEHRAN, Dec. 05 (MNA) – Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has warned that unilateral coercive measures violate and impede the realization of human rights, including the right to development,

Iran, Russia, China pen joint letter to UN chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – In a joint letter to the UN Security Council president and the UN secretary-general, the ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China stressed that all provisions of Resolution 2231 have expired as of October 18, 2025.

UN launches process to elect new secretary-general

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization’s new secretary-general.

Iran UN envoy rejects US, Israeli allegations

TEHRAN, Nov. 12 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations roundly dismissed the “baseless and politically motivated” accusations by the US and the Israeli regime raised during the Security Council’s open debate on small arms and light weapons.

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.