UN General Assembly

Anti-Iran sanctions 'crime committed against humanity': Envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi described the unilateral sanctions imposed by the United States against Iranian people as ‘crime committed against humanity’.
2022-02-15 13:00
Irish FM due in Tehran to discuss bilateral ties

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian will host his Irish counterpart Simon Coveney on Monday to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.
2022-02-13 23:30
Iran reacts to UNGA Holocaust resolution, declaring it null

TEHRAN, Jan. 22 (MNA) – In reaction to the resolution issued on the Holocaust at the UNGA, the Iranian Foreign Ministry called it an abuse of international mechanisms by the Zionist regime to cover up its crimes and declared it completely null.
2022-01-22 09:20
Iran, 7 other states lose vote at UN over unpaid dues

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – Eight countries that include Iran, Venezuela and Sudan have lost their right to vote at the United Nations because of unpaid dues, media have reported.
2022-01-12 21:18
UNGA approves anti- Iran resolution

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) –In a political move the UN General Assembly on Friday passed an anti-Iran resolution.
2021-12-17 14:00
Iran lashes out at UN human rights rapporteur's report

TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – In reaction to the report of Special Rapporteur, Javid Rahman, on situation of human rights in Iran, an Iranian diplomat said that purpose of such reports is only to use human rights as a tool against countries.
2021-10-26 01:00
Sanctions violating inherent human rights: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, Oct. 09 (MNA) – Iran's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations said that the unilateral sanctions violate the inherent human rights, in particular the right to development.
2021-10-09 09:05
Iran UN Office Rep.:

Three Iranian islands integral part of Iranian territory

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Reacting to the baseless claim of UAE representative at the UN General Assembly (UNGA), Iran’s representative at the UN Office in New York said that three Iranian islands are an integral part of Iran's territory.
2021-09-28 10:20
Iran FM meets with some counterparts in New York (+Details)

TEHRAN, Sep. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with some of his counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on various issues.
2021-09-25 08:30
Iran, Iraq call for all-out cooperation on different fronts

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian sat down for a meeting with Iraqi President Barham Saleh to discuss various issues of mutual interest on the sidelines of 76th Session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
2021-09-23 13:15
Iran FM:

Racial discrimination continues 20 years after DDPA adoption

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran FM Amir-Abdollahian delivered a speech on the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the Durban Declaration and Programme of Action at 76th Session of the UN General Assembly on Wednesday.
2021-09-23 11:20
US not honest in nuclear talks: Iran FM

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has told his Swiss counterpart, Ignazio Cassis, that the US has not been honest in the nuclear negotiations, adding Washington has to completely reconsider its approach.
2021-09-23 09:29
Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – The following are the Islamic Republic of Iran’s latest developments in the last 24 hours.
2021-09-23 09:07
Saudi King to UNGA:

"We hope that talks with Iran leads to confidence building"

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – In a pre-recorded address to the UNGA, King Salman of Saudi Arabia has claimed that "Iran is a neighbor to Saudi Arabia, and Riyadh hopes that its talks with that country will lead to confidence building."
2021-09-22 21:16
Amir-Abdollahian:

Strengthening ties with neighbors priority of Iran

TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that strengthening and developing ties with neighboring and regional countries is the priority of the 13th administration of Iran.
2021-09-22 11:10
Iran FM meets with some European FMs in NY (+Details)

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with some of his European counterparts on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday on various issues.
2021-09-22 10:25
Iran, India FMs discuss ties, Afghanistan in New York

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian met and held talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on sidelines of UN General Assembly on Tue. to discuss bilateral ties and issues of mutual interests.
2021-09-21 19:54
Biden reiterates claim on JCPOA return at UNGA meeting

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – US President Joe Biden has said at his address at the UN General Assembly meeting on Tuesday that Washington seeks a return to the JCPOA, adding that his country is prepared to return to full compliance if Iran does the same.
2021-09-21 19:19
No ministers’ meeting to be held on JCPOA at UNGA : Borrell

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – European Union Foreign Policy Chief Josep Borrell said that foreign ministers from Britain, China, France, Germany and Russia will not meet with Iran at UN General Assembly to discuss a return to nuclear deal talks.
2021-09-21 10:35
Iranian, UK FMs to meet in UNGA for bilateral talks

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The British delegation to the United Nations announced a plan for a meeting between the British Foreign Secretary and her Iranian counterpart on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) meeting in New York.
2021-09-20 10:30
Iran UN envoy:

Nuclear disarmament must remain on agenda of intl. system

TEHRAN, Sep. 08 (MNA) – Iran's permanent envoy to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that nuclear disarmament must remain on agenda of the international system.
2021-09-08 23:19
Illegal US sanctions endangering Iranians' health

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – A top Iranian diplomat slammed illegal US sanctions against Iran, noting that such sanctions have undermined Iranian people’s health.
2021-07-09 10:50
Diplomat:

Unilateral sanctions contribute to root causes of terrorism

TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – A senior Iranian diplomat slammed unilateral coercive measures as one of the root causes of terrorism.
2021-07-07 08:32
UN should hold Israeli regime accountable for its war crimes

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif urged the United Nations to hold the Israeli regime accountable for its war crimes against the oppressed people of Palestine.
2021-05-21 10:16
UN General Assembly to hold meeting on Palestine Thur.

TEHRAN, May 18 (MNA) – The UN General Assembly will convene this week to discuss Israel's ongoing offensive on the Gaza Strip, the assembly's president announced on Monday.
2021-05-18 01:00
Zarif, Cavusoglu discuss Palestine developments in phone call

TEHRAN, May 10 (MNA) – Foreign Minister Zarif and his Turkish counterpart Cavusoglu discussed the latest situation in holy Quds and developments in Palestinian-occupied territories.
2021-05-10 21:28
Anti-Iranian resolution in UNGA lacks legal credibility: spox

TEHRAN, Dec. 17 (MNA) – In reaction to the adoption of an anti-Iranian resolution in the UN General Assembly, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman considered this resolution to have no legal credibility.
2020-12-17 15:34
Pres. Rouhani calls on intl. community to confront Israelis

TEHRAN, Dec. 01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, in a message to the UN General Assembly on Tue. on the occasion of 'International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People' called on international community to confront Zionist regime.
2020-12-01 22:43
Iran says UNSC reform should be 'to the benefit of all'

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Iran’s UN ambassador says the Security Council should be reformed and its actions should be based on the law to serve the interests of all the world countries.
2020-11-17 09:15
Zarif urges UN to unite against US unilateral actions

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister called on the United Nations member states to unanimously stand against the US’ unilateralism and its hawkish stance against the world countries.
2020-10-27 08:31