UN Security Council

UN chief urges Taliban to respect intl. law in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – In an extraordinary meeting of the UN Security Council held to review the situation in Afghanistan, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Taliban to respect international law in Afghanistan.

Tehran warns UNSC of falling into trap made by Israeli regime

TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – An Iranian diplomat in the United Nations says the UN Security Council must remain “fully vigilant” to not be “trapped” by the Israeli regime’s fabrications.

UNSC members not ready to back UK claims against Iran: report

TEHRAN, Aug. 07 (MNA) – Some Security Council members are wary of backing accusations made by their Western partners about a recent tanker attack off the coast of Oman, a UN source told Russian media.

‘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.

Iran warns Israeli regime in letter to UNSC

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s mission to the United Nations has sent a letter to the head of the UN Security Council, warning the Israeli regime that it “should bear consequences of it possible adventurism”.

Zionist envoy calls for immediate meeting over tanker attack

TEHRAN, Aug. 04 (MNA) – The Zionist regime's permanent representative to the United Nations called for holding an immediate meeting on the incident of the attack against the regime’s tanker in the Oman Sea.

Iran envoy:

Those who broke promise must take hard decisions

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – A top Iranian envoy says those parties to the JCPOA that violated the agreement in the first place must now adopt 'hard decisions' regarding the deal.

China at UN meeting calls for lifting of US sanctions on Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 30 (MNA) – China reiterated its call for the lifting of the US sanctions against Iran at the UN Security Council meeting on Wednesday.

All uninvited forces must leave Syria without delay: Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 26 (MNA) – A top Iranian diplomat says all foreign forces that are considered ‘unlawful’ must leave the country without delay or setting conditions.

Iran UN envoy:

No Afghan group can resort to violence to dominate others

TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – A top Iranian diplomat says no group in Afghanistan is entitled to use force and violence for dominating others.

US policy of maximum pressure on Iran continuing: envoy

TEHRAN, Jun. 12 (MNA) – Iran's permanent envoy to the UN said that the claim of the current US administration to change its policy towards the JCPOA is meaningless, and in practice, the US policy of maximum pressure against Iran continues.

Zionist officials must be brought to justice: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, May 26 (MNA) – Iran's permanent Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi said that the Israeli regime has committed international crimes in the recent attack on Gaza, and its officials must be brought to justice.

China slams US for blocking UNSC action on Palestine

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – In a statement on Sunday, China FM called for the UN Security Council's action to seek the de-escalation of violence between Hamas and the Israeli regime, slamming the US for blocking UN efforts.

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.

Al-Houthi says UNSC responsible for famine, crisis in Yemen

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – The chairman of the Supreme Revolutionary Committee of Yemen said that the UN Security Council is responsible for the famine and many sufferings of the Yemeni people for almost 6 years.

Iran protests dual approach of West to WMD

TEHRAN, Apr. 17 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations protested the dual approach of the Western member states of the Security Council to weapons of mass destruction.

Unilateral sanctions only prolong crisis, suffering in Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 30 (MNA) – The unilateral and harmful sanctions against Syria only prolongs the humanitarian crisis in the war-torn country and suffering of its people, says Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations.

AEOI chief warns of any anti-Iran resolution by IAEA Board

TEHRAN, Feb. 28 (MNA) – The head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) says Tehran will give a proper response to any anti-Iran resolution adopted by the IAEA Board of Governors, regarding the recent JCPOA developments.

US claim for self-defense in Solemani case rejected

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) –Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN said the US claim for legitimate self-defense in case of the Jan 2020 assassination of General Qassem Soleimani is overwhelmingly rejected.

Iran UN envoy:

Unilateral sanctions undermining climate change control

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations described the US’ illegal and anti-human sanctions as one of the main obstacles hampering Iran’s efforts to counter climate change.

Saddam invasion on Iran clear violation of intl. laws

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Saying that Saddam Regime invaded Iran in violation of international laws, Foreign Minister added that the UN passed no human rights resolution against Iraq and this will be a permanent stigma in the history of the UNSC.

Iran says lifting bans, vaccine equity key to battle COVID

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said the battle against the coronavirus pandemic requires a fair distribution of the vaccine among nations as well as the removal of sanctions.

Syrian envoy to UN:

Zionists occupations threatening regional stability, security

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Zionist Regime's occupation of Arab lands is a clear violation of human rights, Syrian envoy to the UN said, adding that such Zionist aggressions pose a threat to stability and security of the region.

Diplomat:

Ireland to work on preserving JCPOA at UNSC

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Ireland will work to preserve and promote the Iran nuclear deal as part of its membership of the United Nations Security Council, one of Ireland’s top diplomats has said.

UNSC to discuss JCPOA in Dec.: president

TEHRAN, Dec. 02 (MNA) – The President of the United Nations Security Council says the body will hear a briefing session on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) this month. 

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.

Rouhani:

US' max. pressure on Iran turned into its own max. isolation

TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that the maximum US pressure against the Iranian nation in the political and legal fields has not only failed but also turned into the maximum isolation of the United States.

Iran not to hesitate in legitimate defense of its nation

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Referring to Trump's recent threat against Iran, Majid Takht Ravanchi said that Iran will not hesitate for a moment in the legitimate defense of its nation, land and interests.