UN Security Council

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.

If DRM activated ,Iran to end commitments under JCPOA: MP

TEHRAN, Sep. 09 (MNA) –The head of the Iranian Parliament’ nuclear committee said that if the US triggers a snapback mechanism to activate anti-Iran UN sanctions illegally, Iran will no longer adhere to nuclear commitments under the JCPOA agreement.

Trump’s ‘foolishness’ on snapback to bite back US: Bolton

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton described Trump administration’s measure on the so-called snapback mechanism as an act of foolishness.

Zarif trying to simplify law for US officials

TEHRAN, Aug. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reacted to recent threats of the United States for imposing sanctions against any country that stands against their snapback measures.

Germany seeking to impose arms embargo on Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Leveling accusations against Iran, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas pointed to efforts to impose an arms embargo against the Islamic Republic in the future.

Enemies failed in overthrowing Establishment: Rouhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 26 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani said that the resistance of the Iranian nation in the face of hostile pressures foiled enemies plot to bring down the Islamic Republic.

Iran’s government not waiting for US election

TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Government Spokesman Ali Rabiei said that Iran’s administration will not wait for the result of the upcoming US election.

Senator says US cannot trigger snapback

TEHRAN, Aug. 23 (MNA) – Elizabeth Warren, a US senator from Massachusetts, says that the United States cannot restore UN sanctions against Iran.

US never been so isolated in UN Security Council

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador to China Mohammad Keshavarzzadeh said that the US has never been so isolated in the UN Security Council.

US resort to snapback ‘completely unreasonable’: Chinese FM

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Friday that the US demand for triggering the snapback mechanism to restore sanctions against Iran is “completely unreasonable”.

US action only a ‘ploy to save Trump’: Shamkhani

TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) Rear Admiral Ali Shamkhani notes that recent US efforts against Iran at the UN Security Council are only aimed at saving US President Donald Trump.

Rouhani:

Neither sanctions perpetual, nor those in White House

TEHRAN, Aug. 19 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that those residing in the White House will not remain there for eternity as sanctions are also not perpetual either.

MP:

Parl. mulls over strategies to counter terrorist movements

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Commission Spokesman said that Parliament examined strategies to counter the terrorist movements.

Ulyanov mocks US for its only affirmative vote on resolution

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – Russian senior diplomat mocked the US for the Dominican Republic's only affirmative vote on the draft resolution on extension of Iran arms embargo, saying sarcastically that it is apparently a major actor in Persian Gulf.

Briefing on Iran’s daily developments

TEHRAN, Aug. 18 (MNA) – The following are the latest developments in the Islamic Republic of Iran in the last 24 hours.

US to suffer another defeat with its 'snapback' plan: Vaezi

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – Iranian President's Chief of Staff Mahmoud Vaezi highlighted that US efforts to use the ‘snapback’ mechanism of the JCPOA will also fail with a ‘more powerful political and legal argument’.

China welcomes Putin’s initiative on issues around Iran

TEHRAN, Aug. 16 (MNA) – A Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Saturday that Beijing welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal of holding an online summit over the Iranian nuclear issue.