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Iran warns about rise of terrorist groups in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Sep. 29 (MNA) – Iran’s envoy and Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN warns that terrorism and the emergence of terrorist groups pose a "serious threat" to Afghanistan, its neighbors, the region, and the entire international community.

Iran FM describes Vienna talks favorable, successful

TEHRAN, Sep. 28 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian says that negotiations over reviving the 2015 nuclear deal have been successful and favorable so far.

President Raeisi:

UN should truly be org. of nations rather org. of powers

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian President Ebrahim Raeisi tells the UN Secretary-General that the United Nations should be the true meaning of the organization of nations, not the organization of big powers.

President Raeisi remarks at UNGA voice of free nations: spox

TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Nasser Kan'ani says President Reaisi's remarks at the 2022 United Nations General Assembly were the voice of free nations.

President Raeisi's speech at UNGA focuses on "global justice"

TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – President Ebrahim Raeisi of Iran delivered his speech at the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday during which he stressed Iran seeks justice in the world while emphasizing that its atomic program is totally peaceful.

Report:

UN says US becoming less-developed country

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – The United States is sliding down the rankings of sustainably developed nations, according to the UN.

Turkish president, Zionist PM to meet Tuesday

TEHRAN, Sep. 18 (MNA) – Zionist sources announced that the Israeli regime’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid is set to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday.

Iran FM discusses latest intl. developments with UN official

TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister and the UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs discussed the most important regional and international developments.

Iran stands above 115 countries in UN human development index

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran is now more developed than 115 countries in the world, The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) announced.

UN envoy:

Iran main victim of infrastructural cyber attacks

TEHRAN, Sep. 10 (MNA) – Iran has been the main victim of infrastructural cyber attacks sponsored by the Zionist regime, the Iranian envoy to the UN said, warning against any provocative actions and accusations against Tehran.

Saudi-led coalition seizes two Yemeni tankers

TEHRAN, Sep. 06 (MNA) – The Spokesman for Yemen Petroleum Company (YPC) Essam al-Mutawakil said on Tuesday that Saudi-Emirati aggressor coalition has seized two Yemeni oil ships in line with violating ceasefire in this country.

Saudi coalition seizes 10th Yemeni ship in violation of truce

TEHRAN, Sep. 05 (MNA) – The official spokesman of the Yemen Oil Company reported that the Saudi-Emirati military coalition seized the tenth Yemeni fuel ship in violation of the temorary ceasfire.

New Iran envoy to UN meets with FM Amir-Abdollahian

TEHRAN, Sep. 03 (MNA) – Newly-appointed Iran envoy to the United Nations Saeed Iravani has met with Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian to discuss his plans and gain the necessary advice from the top Iranian diplomat for his mission.

Outgoing Iran envoy, UN chief discuss JCPOA

TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – The Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations discussed various issues related to JCPOA in his last meeting with António Guterres, the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Iran gov. spokesman:

More than 18,000 Iranians fallen victims to terrorism

TEHRAN, Aug. 21 (MNA) – Iranian Government spokesman Ali Bahadori Jahromi has commemorated Day of Remembrance of and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism.

UN says Israeli airstrikes on Gaza are ‘illegal'

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – The United Nations special rapporteur on occupied Palestinian lands says Israel’s air raids on besieged Gaza Strip “not only are illegal but irresponsible”, calling for a diplomatic solution to the latest bout of violence.

Amir-Abdollahian to UN chief:

Iran serious about reaching a strong, stable agreement

TEHRAN, Aug. 08 (MNA) – Referring to the ongoing talks in Vienna on the removal of anti-Iran sanctions, Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said that Islamic Republic of Iran is serious about reaching a strong and stable agreement.

Iran FM pens letters to intl. community to condemn Israel

TEHRAN, Aug. 06 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian has written letters to the UN, NAM movement as well as the OIC to condemn the brutal and aggressive attacks by the Zionist apartheid regime against the people of Gaza.

4 dead after explosions considered ‘foul play’ in Nebraska

TEHRAN, Aug. 05 (MNA) – Four people have been confirmed dead after explosions and fire at two residences in Laurel, Nebraska, police said Thursday.

Yemen truce extended for another 2 months

TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – A truce between Yemen’s aggressors and Yemen’s popular resistance Houthi Ansarullah movement has been renewed for another two-month-long period.

Hungarian FM:

Peaceful nuclear program sovereign right of all countries

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – International cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy , which is the sovereign right of all countries, must be exempt from all kinds of economic sanctions, Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said.

Iran warns against any Israel's military adventurism

TEHRAN, Aug. 02 (MNA) – In a letter to the president of the Security Council and Secretary General of the United Nations, Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN warned against any military adventure of the Zionist regime.

Iran's new representative to IAEA appointed

TEHRAN, Jul. 29 (MNA) – Mohsen Naziri Asl was appointed as Iran’s new representative to the International Atomic Energy Agency.

At least 5 killed as anti-UN protests flare in east Congo

TEHRAN, Jul. 26 (MNA) – At least five people were killed and about 50 wounded during a second day of violent anti-United Nations protests in Democratic Republic of Congo's eastern city of Goma on Tuesday, a government spokesman said.

Poll:

96% of respondents suport UN probe into US shocking HR abuses

TEHRAN, Jul. 25 (MNA) – A poll asking respondents whether the UN Human Rights Council should conduct a field investigation into US human rights violations has drawn more than 220,000 respondents, with over 96 percent supporting the proposition.

Saeed Iravani appointed as Iran's new envoy to UN

TEHRAN, Jul. 24 (MNA) – Saeed Iravani was appointed as Iran's new Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Syria calls on UNSC to condemn Israeli regime's invasion

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) – The Syrian foreign ministry, in a statement, called on the United Nations Security Council to condemn the Israeli regime's invasion of the Syrian territories.

Iran calls for lifting unilateral sanctions imposed on Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 22 (MNA) –Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN while paying heed to the territorial integrity, independence and political sovereignty of Syria called for removal of unilateral sanctions imposed against Syria.

Syria envoy criticizes continuation of anti-Damascus policies

TEHRAN, Jul. 21 (MNA) – Syria’s permanent representative to the UN, Ambassador Bassam Sabbagh criticized Wednesday that some countries continue their hostile policy and politicize the chemical file in Syria.