United Nations

Biodiversity loss threatens global food supply, FAO says

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – The UN food agency warned that narrowing crop diversity leaves food systems dangerously vulnerable, as it marked Biodiversity Day 2026 with a call for urgent local action in Iran and beyond.

Iran urges UN intervention over ‘illegal’ US naval blockade

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations in Geneva formally called on the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights to intervene regarding the humanitarian impact of the illegal US naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Iran rejects attacking UAE's Barakah nuclear plant

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has formally rejected US allegations that Tehran was responsible for a drone attack on the UAE's Barakah nuclear plant.

Araghchi, Guterres consult on war, NPT, and diplomacy

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi has briefed UN Secretary-General António Guterres on the state of Pakistan-mediated talks with the US, telling him that American bad faith and repeated betrayals are blocking progress.

UN must not ignore Trump threats, Iran envoy says

TEHRAN, May 21 (MNA) – Iran's UN envoy urged the Security Council on Wednesday to break its silence over repeated U.S. threats to bomb Iran and return it "to the Stone Age," calling the rhetoric a dangerous precedent that normalizes aggression.

Iran warns UN of US abuse of Security Council

TEHRAN, May 20 (MNA) – Iran's UN mission accused the United States of exploiting the Security Council to spread lies about Tehran's peaceful nuclear programme, calling Washington a criminal playing prosecutor and judge to whitewash its own

Iran sends martyred schoolchildren's backpacks to UN Museum

TEHRAN, May 16 (MNA) – The backpacks of two child martyrs from Minab, school which was attacked by the US during the first hours of the recent aggession by the US army and Zionist regime, have been sent to the UN Museum.

Iran blasts US over tanker attacks near Strait of Hormuz

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has formally warned the Security Council that continued US military actions in the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz could produce catastrophic consequences extending far beyond the region.

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Tehran calls on UN to reject US-Bahrain res. on Hormuz Strait

TEHRAN, May 08 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has urged the UN member states to reject a joint US-Bahrain draft resolution on the Strait of Hormuz, describing the text as “deeply flawed, one-sided, and politically motivated.”

China bans implementation of US sanctions against Iran

TEHRAN, May 02 (MNA) – China’s Ministry of Commerce has issued a legal ban against the implementation or compliance with US sanctions against five Chinese companies for alleged oil trade with Iran.

Iran hits back at six Arab states over UN letters

TEHRAN, May 01 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador has rejected letters from six Arab states, declaring their support for US-Israel military operations constitutes aggression under international law, not self-defence.

Turkey demands full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Turkey's UN envoy called Wednesday for Israel's complete withdrawal from Gaza and the start of the second phase of the ceasefire, condemning the grave breaches of international law.

France urges Israel to lift Gaza aid restrictions

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – France called on Israel to remove all barriers to humanitarian aid in the Gaza Strip and ensure the protection of U.N. personnel, warning that conditions remain “catastrophic,” as its U.N. envoy Jerome Bonnafont said.

Israel serious threat to peace, Iran tells Security Council

TEHRAN, Apr. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s UN envoy warned the Security Council on Wednesday that Israel remains a persistent and serious threat to regional and international peace, citing Tel Aviv's ceasefire violations and attacks on civilian infrastructure.

Iran slams use of neighbors' soil by enemy for attacks

TEHRAN, Apr. 23 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the UN condemned the United States’ use of the airspace and territory of several Persian Gulf Arab states to carry out unlawful strikes against Iran during the recent war of aggression.

Iran demands release of Touska vessel, crew

TEHRAN, Apr. 22 (MNA) – Iran called on the UN to require the US to immediately release the commercial vessel Touska and its crew after a US military attack near the Iranian coast in the Sea of Oman.

Iran urges UN to react to US-Israeli aggression

TEHRAN, Apr. 18 (MNA) – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Saeed Khatibzadeh called for an effective and decisive UN reaction to the continued blatant violations of international law resulting from US and Israeli aggression against Iran.

Recent war symbol of misuse of tech against humanity

TEHRAN, Apr. 16 (MNA) – The Iranian representative to the UN Commission on Population and Development says that the recent illegal US-Israeli war of aggression against Iran reflects misuse of advanced technology against mankind.

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Weaponry used against Iran part of certain PG states arsenals

TEHRAN, Apr. 15 (MNA) –  Iran’s UN envoy says that physical remnants recovered from the weaponry used in the US -Israeli war of aggression against Iran confirm that such weapons formed part of the arsenals of certain Persian Gulf states.

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Attacks on civilian infrastructures amount to state terrorism

TEHRAN, Mar. 31 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has said that enemy’s attacks on non-military infrastructures is tantamount to the state terrorism.

Iran allows ships carrying humanitarian aid to pass Hormuz

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Tehran has agreed to the United Nations’ request for the safe passage of ships carrying humanitarian goods through the Strait of Hormuz, says Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva.

Ghalibaf urges thorough studying UN report on Israeli crimes

TEHRAN, Mar. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called for studying thoroughly the official UN report regarding the Israeli crimes committed against humanity.

Iran urges UN to condemn assassination plots on officials

TEHRAN, Mar. 27 (MNA) – Iran has called on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to condemn the US-Israeli assassination plots against high-ranking officials of the country, describing the threats as a clear example of state terrorism. 

US, Israel must pay reparations for attacks on nuclear sites

TEHRAN, Mar. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations to make the United States and Israel pay reparations over their attacks on the country's nuclear facilities.

Iran pens letter to UN over Qatar, Kuwait acts against Iran

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has penned a letter to UN chief and president of UNSC regarding Qatari, Kuwaiti and UAE’s acts for availing their soil for attacking Iran. 

Iran FM, UN chief discuss latest war developments

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres held a telephone conversation on Wednesday to discuss the latest developments on US-Israeli aggression against Iran. 

Araghchi lashes out at UN for ignoring casualties in Iran war

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the UN secretary general to take account of hundreds of innocent Iranian civilians slaughtered in the brutal US and Israeli military campaign.

Iran urges UN to investigate into US-Israeli crimes in Minab

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva has sent a letter to UN chief’s special envoy regarding the investigation into the US-Israeli crimes committed in Minab school.