UN Envoy

‘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.

UN special envoy for Syria to visit Iran soon

TEHRAN, Aug. 29 (MNA) – United Nations Special Envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen told the UN Security Council on Thursday that he will travel to Iran in the near future.

Iran’s UN envoy in Geneva:

Sanctioning Zarif unprecedented violation of diplomacy

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – The permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations Office in Geneva slammed the United States’ recent decision to target Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif with sanctions, saying such a move is an unprecedented violation of diplomacy.

Zarif's special aide holds meeting with UN dep. special envoy for Syria ahead of 13th Astana talks

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister’s Senior Assistant in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji has held a meeting with Khawla Matar the UN Deputy Special Envoy for Syria.

Riyadh ready for ‘diplomatic engagement’ with Tehran: Saudi UN envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Saudi envoy to the United Nations Abdullah al-Muallemi has said that his country seeks ‘diplomatic interactions’ with Iran, claiming that there have been contacts between the two countries.

Iran censures UNSC for being silent towards killing of civilians

TEHRAN, May 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to UN, Majid Takht-Ravanchi, criticized the United Nations Security Council silence in face of the killing of civilians in different regions of the world, especially in the Middle East.

Tehran reiterates stance against escalation of tensions

TEHRAN, May 17 (MNA) – Iran’s envoy to the United Nations has once again reiterated Tehran’s stance against the escalation of tensions in the region, saying the country does not want to enter any war with any other country.

Envoys to UN congratulate 40th anniv. of Islamic Revolution

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Ambassadors of various countries to the United Nations attended a ceremony held by Iran’s office in the international body, expressing congratulations on the 40th anniversary of Islamic Revolution victory.

FM Zarif holds talks with UN special envoy for Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 05 (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 to discuss Syrian issues.

Iran slams Pompeo's provocative statement in letter to UN

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iran has submitted a letter to the UN Secretary General in condemnation of the provocative statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, in which "he openly threatened to starve Iranians."

Iran raps UN expert’s report for relying on BBC news

TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – Iran’s delegate at the UN Third Committee criticized the UN expert on freedom of opinion and expression for having trusted BBC news about the Islamic Republic.

Amir-Abdollahian:

UN needs more comprehensive plan for Iraq reconstruction

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Iranian parliamentary official Amir-Abdollahian called on the United Nations to adopt a more comprehensive plan for the process of reconstruction in Iraq.