UN Security Council

UN Security Council holds emergency meeting over Gaza

TEHRAN, Aug. 09 (MNA) – The UN Security Council has held an emergency meeting to discuss the situation in Gaza, with several members raising concerns amid a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Islamic Jihad.

China to assume month-long UNSC presidency

TEHRAN, Aug. 01 (MNA) – China is set to assume a month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) in August.

At UN emergency meeting:

Russia supports stability, sovereignty of Iraq: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Jul. 27 (MNA) – Addressing the UN Security Council meeting on the attack on Iraq, the representatives of Russia reaffirmed Moscow's support for stability in Iraq and the importance of respecting its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

UNSC strongly condemns attack on Dohuk province of Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – The members of the Security Council condemned in the strongest terms the attack in Dohuk province of Iraq which resulted in at least nine civilian deaths, including children.

Iraqi FM:

UN Security Council to discuss Turkey's attacks on N Iraq

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – According to Iraqi Foreign Minister Fuad Hussein, the UN Security Council is scheduled to hold an emergency session next Tuesday to discuss the Turkish attacks on northern Iraq.

Iraq files complaint against Turkey at UNSC

TEHRAN, Jul. 23 (MNA) – Iraq has filed a complaint to the UN Security Council against Turkey, calling for holding an emergency meeting on the Turkish artillery attack on the north of Iraq.

Iran envoy criticizes UNSC approach to Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Deputy Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi has criticized the UN Security Council for repeating baseless accusations against Syria regarding the chemical weapons.

UN chief stresses removing unilateral US sanctions agst. Iran

TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized the need for the removal of anti-Iranian sanctions.

Russia seeking to pass resolution against Israel in SC

TEHRAN, Jun. 19 (MNA) – Following the recent attacks of the Zionist regime on Damascus Airport, Moscow is reportedly seeking the adoption of a resolution against the regime in the UN Security Council.

Journalist:

US, E3 draft resolution on Iran not to be reffered to UNSC

TEHRAN, Jun. 07 (MNA) – Referring to the anti-Iran draft resolution submitted by the US and E3 to the IAEA Board of Governors, an Austrian journalist said that there is no mention of referring to the UN Security Council in this mildly-worded draft.

UN Security Council adopts resolution to ease Afghan aid

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – The UN Security Council on Wednesday unanimously adopted a US-proposed resolution that facilitates humanitarian aid to Afghanistan.

Iran's UN envoy:

Iran to continue its ballistic missiles program

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations stressed that Iran will continue its activities in the field of ballistic missiles and satellites to preserve its security and socio-economic interests.

Security Council to hold regular meeting on Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The UN Security Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss the 12th report presented by Secretary General on the Iranian nuclear deal according to Resolution 2231, which endorses the deal.

In latest report:

UN chief emphasizes on removal of anti-Iranian sanctions

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – Welcoming Vienna talks between Iran and P4+1, the United Nations Secretary-General in his twelfth and latest report on the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2231stressed the need to remove anti-Iranian sanctions.

Iran UN envoy condemns use of sanctions as blind instruments

TEHRAN, Nov. 17 (MNA) – Condemning the use of sanctions as ‘blind instruments’ against nations, Takht-Ravanchi said that sanctions must be applied very rarely, in an actually smart and targeted manner, with limited scope and duration.

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.