United Nations

UN chief warns organisation 'at risk of collapse'

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The head of the United Nations has warned that the organisation is at risk of "imminent financial collapse", amid Donald Trump's slashing of voluntary funding to its agencies.

UN chief urges US to use influence to put pressure on Israel

TEHRAN, Jan. 30 (MNA) – The United States is in the best position to influence Israel, and should use its leverage over its ally to help resolve the Middle East conflict, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said during a press conference.

Iran UN envoy:

Trump’s warmongering rhetoric to escalate regional tensions

TEHRAN, Jan. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, says the latest warmongering statements by US President Donald Trump will escalate regional tensions.

Iran warns of assault on Intl. law by powerful states

TEHRAN, Jan. 27 (MNA) – Iran’s UN envoy warned that international law and the UN Charter are facing a deliberate and systematic assault, denouncing the US for pursuing unilateral and unlawful actions that endanger international peace and security.

270,000 Afghan children at 'serious' risk amid extreme cold

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The ongoing cold weather flanked by heavy snowfall has put 270,000 children in Afghanistan at "serious" risk of contracting life-threatening illnesse.

Iran, Pakistan FMs discuss international issues in phone call

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Pakistan held a telephone conversation to review the latest regional developments and international issues.

Russian envoy says;

Special UNHRC meeting pursuing to destabilize Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – The Russian representative has expressed concern about the efforts of foreign powers to destabilize Iran, including holding a special session of the Human Rights Council.

Trump wants to replace UN with new body under his control

TEHRAN, Jan. 24 (MNA) – US President Donald Trump is trying to create an international organization, namely the Board of Peace, instead of pursuing a UN reform together with other countries, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said.

Iran slams Israeli destruction of UNRWA facilities

TEHRAN, Jan. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry says the Israeli regime's attack on UNRWA headquarters is a criminal act that demands a firm international response.

Araghchi tells Guterres;

Washington cannot whitewash its crimes against Iranians

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Tehran called on the United Nations to condemn terrorist violence and foreign interference, as Iran’s foreign minister detailed recent unrest in a phone call with Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

Iran warns against threats, military intervention

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – Iran's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, has strongly warned against US threats and its idea of military intervention.

China urges US to abandon idea of attacking Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 16 (MNA) – China has called on the United States to observe the UN Charter and refrain from using force against Iran

Iran envoy calls for formation of just intl. economic order

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – Ali Bahraini, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva, has called for the formation of a just international economic order.

UN Security Council to hold emergency meeting on Iran

TEHRAN, Jan. 15 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to convene an emergency session on Thursday to discuss the ongoing developments in Iran, according to diplomatic sources cited by regional media.

Over 100 kids killed in Gaza since beginning of ceasefire: UN

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Over 100 children have been killed and hundreds more injured after a ceasefire took effect in the Gaza Strip on October 9, 2025, United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) spokesperson James Elder reported.

Following US lead;

Israel withdraws from several international organizations

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Following the United States’ withdrawal from numerous international organizations, the Israeli regime has announced that it is severing ties with a range of United Nations agencies and some other international structures.

Iran calls for end to US, Israel destabilizing policy

TEHRAN, Jan. 14 (MNA) – Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani has called on the UN to urge Washington and the Israeli regime to abandon their destabilizing policy against his country.

Iran slams UN interventions in letter to UN chief

TEHRAN, Jan. 12 (MNA) – The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations criticized the United State's meddlesome in Iran's internal affairs.

Iran blames US for turning protests into riots

TEHRAN, Jan. 10 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations says that the United States is responsible for turning Iran's peaceful protests into riots.

Iran shares UN official’s criticism of US attack on Venezuela

TEHRAN, Jan. 08 (MNA) – Iran has reposted excerpts of remarks made by Jeffrey D. Sachs, the President of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), during a United Nations Security Council session concerning the US attack on Venezuela.

Iran UN envoy:

Kidnapping Maduro violation of international law

TEHRAN, Jan. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has slammed the US kidnapping of the Venezuelan president and his wife.

UNSC to hold meeting on Venezuela on Monday

TEHRAN, Jan. 04 (MNA) – The UN Security Council is scheduled to hold a meeting over the recent developments in Venezuela on Monday.

UN envoy:

Iran to defend itself decisively in face of any aggression

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN slammed the US President Donald Trump’s new threats, reaffirming that Tehran would defend itself decisively in the face of any renewed aggression.

Tehran rejects Guterres report as 'baseless'

TEHRAN, Dec. 29 (MNA) – Iran has dismissed UN Secretary-General António Guterres’ recent report as lacking a legal basis, criticizing European countries for exploiting UN mechanisms under US pressure.

China urges US to halt escalatory actions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – China has urged the United States to heed the call of the international community and cease its escalatory actions toward Venezuela, Chinese Deputy Ambassador to the UN Sun Lei said on Tuesday.

UN envoy:

Iran will not bow to pressure or intimidation

TEHRAN, Dec. 24 (MNA) – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has stressed that the Islamic Republic will not relinquish its right to uranium enrichment under the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).

UN Security Council to hold meeting on Iran nuclear deal

TEHRAN, Dec. 23 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council is set to hold a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the implementation of the Iran nuclear agreement, according to media reports.

Guterres condemns killing of UN staff member in South Sudan

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The UN chief on Friday strongly condemned the killing of a South Sudanese staff member working with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS), calling on authorities to swiftly bring those responsible to justice.

Iran, Belarus stress boosting security cooperation

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – The Iranian Foreign Minister and the Secretary of the Belarusian Security Council discussed various aspects of bilateral relations and the importance of strengthening cooperation in various fields, including security area.

Gharibabadi meets with Bangladesh FM adviser for talks

TEHRAN, Dec. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, met and held talks with Adviser to the Foreign Ministry of Bangladesh Mohammad Touhid Hossain in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday.