United Nations

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.

UN opposes 'Israeli' declaration of yellow line as border

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – The United Nations on Tuesday opposed reports that 'Israel' has unilaterally declared a new border in Gaza following statements by 'Israeli' military chief Eyal Zamir.

UN chief condemns ‘horrific’ drone attack in Sudan

TEHRAN, Dec. 14 (MNA) – A drone attack has hit a United Nations facility in war-torn Sudan, killing six peacekeepers, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said.

Iran UN envoy:

World must act decisively to end Israeli genocide

TEHRAN, Dec. 10 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has called on the international community to take urgent and unified action to end the ongoing genocide underway by the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip.

UN:

74 killed, over 80 injured in recent clashes in eastern DRC

TEHRAN, Dec. 09 (MNA) – At least 74 people, mostly civilians have been killed and 83 wounded as a result of recent clashes in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, according to a report by the UN humanitarian coordinator in the country late Monday.

UNSC to hold meeting on Ukraine on December 9

TEHRAN, Dec. 08 (MNA) – The UN Security Council will hold an open meeting on Ukraine on Tuesday, December 9.

UN General Assembly passes 5 pro-Palestine resolutions

TEHRAN, Dec. 06 (MNA) – The UN General Assembly has adopted five resolutions concerning Palestine, including measures on refugee assistance, UNRWA's mandate, Palestinian property rights, human rights violations, and Israeli settlements.

UNGA adopts 2 resolutions on Palestine, Golan Heights

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – The UN General Assembly on Tuesday adopted two resolutions calling for an end to Israel’s occupation of Palestinian territories and Syria’s occupied Golan Heights.

Iran, Russia, China pen joint letter to UN chief

TEHRAN, Dec. 03 (MNA) – In a joint letter to the UN Security Council president and the UN secretary-general, the ambassadors of Iran, Russia, and China stressed that all provisions of Resolution 2231 have expired as of October 18, 2025.

Iran picked to two principal policy-making bodies of UNIDO

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) has included Iran as a member of two of its main policy-making bodies, namely the Industrial Development Board (IDB) and the Program and Budget Committee (PBC).

Iran condemns Israeli assault on southern Syria

TEHRAN, Nov. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry has denounced Israel’s ground and air attacks on the southern Syrian area of Beit Jinn, calling the incident a violation of international law and a threat to regional stability.

UN launches process to elect new secretary-general

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization’s new secretary-general.

UN Yemen envoy meets Iran’s FM Araghchi in Muscat

TEHRAN, Nov. 24 (MNA) – UN Special Envoy Hans Grundberg met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Muscat on Tuesday to discuss recent developments in Yemen, with the envoy urging continued Iranian support for UN-led peace efforts.

Chile launches intl. campaign to expel Israel from UN

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – Chilean civil society is preparing to launch one of the broadest human rights and civil initiatives aimed at holding Israel accountable within the United Nations system.

UNIFIL highlights importance of Lebanon's independence

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – The head of the UN peacekeeping mission in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and its Force Commander, Major General Aroldo Lazaro Saenz, reaffirmed UNIFIL’s ongoing commitment to supporting the Lebanese Army and the country's sovereignty.

At least 67 Palestinian children killed after Gaza ceasefire

TEHRAN, Nov. 22 (MNA) – At least 67 Palestinian children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement came into effect last month, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says.

Iran will never yield to threats or coercion: UN envoy

TEHRAN, Nov. 15 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, reiterated that military aggression and economic terrorism will not compel his country to abandon its legitimate rights.

Iran FM urges UN to hold US, Zionists accountable for crimes

TEHRAN, Nov. 13 (MNA) – Foreign Minister urged the UN secretary-general and Security Council to take appropriate measures to ensure accountability for both the US and Zionists, underscoring the need to bring the perpetrators of crimes to justice.

Iran slams US role in Israel's June aggression

TEHRAN, Nov. 08 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN urged the Security Council to act after the US president publicly acknowledged leading the Israeli regime’s recent military attacks on Iran.

Iran UN envoy:

Trump’s statements serious threat to Intl. peace, security

TEHRAN, Nov. 05 (MNA) – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has warned that US President Donald Trump’s statements on Washington’s nuclear activities are against international law and pose a serious threat to peace.

US seeks Gaza security force with broad two-year mandate

TEHRAN, Nov. 04 (MNA) – The US sent several UN Security Council members a draft resolution on Monday for the establishment of an international force in Gaza for a duration of at least two years.

Iran UN envoy urges immediate lifting of Cuba embargo

TEHRAN, Oct. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations says that the embargo on Cuba must be lifted immediately and without conditions.

Israel army accuses UN peacekeepers of shooting down drone

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – The Israeli military has accused UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon of shooting down one of its drones a day earlier during an intelligence-gathering mission.

Iran urges reform for a just, representative United Nations

TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) –  The Foreign Ministry spokesperson has marked the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, saying Iran believes in a United Nations that genuinely represents the rights of nations and stands for justice.