Saeed Iravani

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 will never yield to threats or coercion: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, reiterated that military aggression and economic terrorism will not compel his country to abandon its legitimate rights.

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 slams US role in Israel's June aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN urged the Security Council to act after the US president publicly acknowledged leading the Israeli regime’s recent military attacks on Iran.

Iran UN envoy:

Trump’s statements serious threat to Intl. peace, security

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has warned that US President Donald Trump’s statements on Washington’s nuclear activities are against international law and pose a serious threat to peace.

Iran UN envoy urges immediate lifting of Cuba embargo

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations says that the embargo on Cuba must be lifted immediately and without conditions.

Iran UN envoy:

UN Security Council must not be exploited or manipulated

TEHRAN, Oct. 25 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations warned that the UN Charter is facing a serious test due to acts of aggression and the political misuse of its mechanisms.

Iran rejects US foreign interference allegations

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran has categorically rejected Washington’s latest allegations about Tehran’s interference in regional countries' affairs, describing them as unfounded.

UNSC remains paralyzed in face of Gaza crisis: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 02 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN has stressed that "crimes of Zionist regime" are an example of genocide and crimes against humanity, saying UN Security Council remains paralyzed in face of Gaza crisis.

Iran lodges strong protest over UN Resolution notification

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – The Islamic Republic of Iran has officially lodged a strong protest against the United Nations Secretariat’s recent move to notify member states regarding the so-called reapplication of terminated resolutions against Iran.

Iravani:

US violated Intl. law by putting limits on Iran delegation

TEHRAN, Sep. 26(MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN said in a letter to Antonio Guterres that the US has violated its international obligations by imposing illegal restrictions against the high-ranking Iranian delegation.

Iran UN envoy:

Afghanistan's future must be determined by Afghans

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani said that the future of Afghanistan must be determined by the Afghans themselves.

Israel, US strikes on Iran nuclear sites threaten global security

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – At the UN General Assembly, Iran’s envoy blamed the US and Israel for deliberately targeting safeguarded nuclear facilities, calling the attacks a grave violation of international law and a threat to global security.

Iran will not negotiate under threat or coercion

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s UN ambassador criticized the European countries’ “illegal” activation of the JCPOA snapback mechanism as “unacceptable” and a derailment of the process.

Iran slams Israel’s repeated acts of aggression against Syria

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s repeated acts of aggression against civilians and vital infrastructure in Syria, urging the UN Security Council not to ignore the regime’s destabilizing actions.

Iran rejects allegations of arms transfer to Yemen: envoy

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations refuted the unfounded and politically-motivated claims raised by the US and Israeli regime that Iran has transferred weapons to Yemen.

UN envoy refutes PGCC’s allegations against Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations rejected the “unfounded” contents about Iran raised in a recent statement from the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council (PGCC).

Iran against actions undermining Syria’s national sovereignty

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Tehran firmly opposes any attempt, whether direct or indirect, aimed at undermining Syria’s national sovereignty or dividing its territory, Iran's Permanent Representative to the United Nations has said.

Iran rejects US’ accusations concerning insecurity in Red Sea

TEHRAN, Jul. 17 (MNA) –  The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations dismissed the allegations made by the US that Iran has violated the UN Security Council Resolution 2216.

Iran slams abduction of its nationals in Lebanon in 1982

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – Iran's UN Envoy has slammed the Israel-linked abduction of Iranian nationals in Lebanon in 1982 as an act of terrorism.

IAEA inspectors cannot enter Iran nuclear facilities: Iravani

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani says that IAEA inspectors are currently not able to enter Iran's nuclear facilities.

Iran asks UNSC to condemn Israel attack on Tehran Evin Prison

TEHRAN, Jun. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations called on the UN Security Council to condemn the Israeli regime’s attack on Evin prison of Tehran as a serious breach of international humanitarian and human rights law.

Iran insists enrichment must occur inside the country: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – Iran’s U.N. envoy said that establishing a consortium to carry out nuclear activities may act as a complement, but it will never replace Iran’s domestic program.

US, Israel threats against Iran's Leader 'State terrorism'

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations slammed the Israeli and American threats against the Leader of the Islamic Revolution as an instance of State terrorism.

Israeli regime will be held accountable for its crimes: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the U.N.says the Israeli regime will be held fully accountable for its crimes, especially its policies and practices targeting children.

Iran complains about IAEA chief’s approach

TEHRAN, Jun. 21 (MNA) –Iran’s UN envoy filed a complaint in a letter to the United Nations Security Council regarding the approach of IAEA chief Rafael Grossi toward the Islamic Republic’s peaceful nuclear activities.

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.

Iran UN envoy:

Iran didn’t start this war, its response has been defensive

TEHRAN, Jun. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has strongly condemned Israel’s continued “aggressive actions” against Iran, noting that Iran’s response has been “defensive and limited in scope.”

Iran envoy speaks at UNSC emergency meeting

TEHRAN, Jun. 14 (MNA) – Iranian envoy addressed Israel’s unlawful act of aggression against the Islamic Republic, a grave violation of international law and the Charter of the United Nations.

Iran warns to leave NPT if UNSC snapback sanctions triggered

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran has issued a stark warning to European powers, stating it will exit the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) if UN Security Council (UNSC) sanctions are reimposed through the snapback mechanism.