UN Envoy

Iran proposes stronger int'l coop., effective multilateralism

TEHRAN, Oct. 07 (MNA) – Permanent head of Iran mission to UN said in 77th General Assembly said that answering the serious challenges posed against the global society calls for stronger international cooperation and more effective multilateralism.

Kharrazi:

Iran ready for full support of UN-backed truce in Yemen

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – Head of Iran's Foreign Policy Strategic Council Kamal Kharrazi has said that Iran is ready to fully support the UN mission to keep the ceasefire in Yemen.

FM Amir-Abdollahian:

Yemen security has direct impact on stability in Persian Gulf

TEHRAN, Sep. 04 (MNA) – The Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has told visiting UN envoy for Yemen that the Islamic Republic believes that Yemen's stability and security have a direct impact on Persian Gulf's stability and security.

Iran's new representative to IAEA appointed

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Mohsen Naziri Asl was appointed as Iran’s new representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

Iran, UN envoys discuss latest developments in Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran to Baghdad and UN Special Envoy for Iraq discussed the latest developments in Iraq.

Saeed Iravani appointed as Iran's new envoy to UN

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Saeed Iravani was appointed as Iran's new Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Syria talks in Switzerland ‘no longer possible’: UN Envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 20 (MNA) – Due to the neutrality issues, talks between the government and opposition scheduled to start on July 25 in Geneva are no longer possible, the UN special envoy for Syria said.

Ershadi names main security issues threatening W Asian women

TEHRAN, Apr. 14 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations called occupation, foreign aggression, and terrorism the main threats to women's security in West Asia region.

Yemen urges UN to take action for reopening of Sanaa airport

TEHRAN, Apr. 13 (MNA) – In a meeting with the UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, President of the Supreme Political Council of Yemen Mahdi al-Mashat stressed the need for the reopening of the Sanaa International Airport as soon as possible.

Iran, UN envoy discuss latest developments in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 01 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Khaji, a special assistant to Iran's foreign minister for special political affairs, held an online meeting with the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg.

UN envoy thanks Iran for efforts to establish Syria peace

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pederson has thanked Iran for its efforts to establish peace and tranquility in Syria.

UN envoy says Iran's role in resolving Yemen crisis salient

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Khaji, a special assistant to Iran's foreign minister for special political affairs, held an online meeting with the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Sunday.

Khaji:

It is up to Yemeni people to decide on their country's future

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat said Sun. that the people of Yemen will make the final decision on their country's future, adding that the lifting of the oppressive blockade could trigger a political settlement in the country.

Iran UN envoy warns against any new Israeli adventurism

TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – In a letter to the President of the United Nations Security Council, Iran's UN envoy warned against any miscalculations and possible military adventure by the Zionist regime against Iran and its nuclear program.

UN urges for continued Iran's coop. to resolve Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, Oct. 03 (MNA) – Ali Asghar Khaji, a special assistant to Iran's foreign minister for special political affairs, held a phone call with the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Yemen Hans Grundberg on Sunday.

‘Iran will not hesitate to defend itself’: diplomat

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat in the United Nations warned the Israeli regime of any “adventurism and miscalculations”, noting that the country is ready to defend its national interests.

UN envoy urges US, EU to stop sanctions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A UN envoy called on the United States and European Union to lift sanctions against Venezuela, noting that such coercive measures have worsened the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Iran determined to ensure regional peace through dialogue

TEHRAN, Feb. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister reiterated Iran’s determination to hold regional talks aimed at establishing peace and stability in the region.

UN envoy arrives in Tehran to discuss Yemen crisis

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – UN Special Envoy for Yemen Martin Griffiths arrived in Tehran to meet and hold talks with Iranian officials.

'window is closing' for Biden to rejoin JCPOA: Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations has warned the new US administration to act quickly to rejoin the JCPOA "because the window is closing" on Tehran's deadline for Washington to lift economic sanctions.

Iran, Syria emphasize return of Syrian refugees to home

TEHRAN, Nov. 10 (MNA) – Islamic Republic of Iran and Syria stressed on return of Syrian refugees to their homeland.

Envoy describes US invocation of UNSC 2231 as ‘travesty’

TEHRAN, May 04 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN office in Geneva condemned the US efforts to extend UN arms embargo on Iran which will end in October this year.

‘US has no legal argument to be JCPOA participant’: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, Apr. 30 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi argued that Washington’s new efforts to pressure Iran through Resolution 2231 is futile.

Russia views dialogue among countries as solution to crises in region

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations, Vassily Alekseevich Nebenzia said that dialogue among countries is a solution to the existing crises in the Middle East region.

Iran slams silence over US’ assassination of Iranian top commander

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the UN office in Geneva has condemned the international silence over the US’ assassination of Iranian top military commander, Lt. Gen. Ghasem Soleimani.

US, Israeli regime main hurdles in establishing WMD-free zone in ME: Ravanchi

TEHRAN, Nov. 20 (MNA) – Iran envoy to the United Nations said that policies of the Israeli regime and the United States are preventing the establishment of a WMD-free zone in the Middle East.

Iran not to compromise on safety, security of nuclear facilities: envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 07 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent envoy to Vienna-based international organizations, Kazem Gharibabadi said that Islamic Republic of Iran will not compromise on safety and security of its nuclear facilities.

Amir-Abdollahian calls US officials ‘uncivilized’ for blocking Zarif from visiting ill colleague

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iranian Parliamentary Director General for International Affairs Hossein Amir-Abdollahian condemned Washington’s bans on Foreign Minister Zarif which prevented him from visiting his ill colleague hospitalized in New York.

FM Zarif meets with UN envoy for Syria, urges for more UN-Damascus cooperation

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif held a meeting with the Geir O. Pedersen, the UN special envoy for Syria in Tehran on Tuesday afternoon to discuss Syrian issues.