United Nations
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Zarif urges UN to unite against US unilateral actions
TEHRAN, Oct. 27 (MNA) – Iranian foreign minister called on the United Nations member states to unanimously stand against the US’ unilateralism and its hawkish stance against the world countries.
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US spent 220 years of its history in war: Zarif
TEHRAN, Oct. 26 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister said that the UN should contain its host which has spent 220 years of its history in war.
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World has to reject unilateralism, coercion: FM
TEHRAN, Oct. 24 (MNA) – On the occasion of the establishment anniversary of the United Nations, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that UN Day is a reminder that the world has to reject unilateralism and coercion.
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Iran's envoy:
Iran's missile program based on Intl. regulations
TEHRAN, Oct. 23 (MNA) – Iran's Representative at the First Committee of the UN General Assembly noted that Iran's missile program is based on international regulations.
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Lawyer:
US illegal sanctions violating all Iranians' human rights
TEHRAN, Oct. 20 (MNA) – An Iranian lawyer called on the UN and WHO to take immediate measures over US illegal sanctions which are violating Iranian patients' right to health and preventing them from accessing the needed medicine.
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Envoy urges intl. community to unite against US unilateralism
TEHRAN, Oct. 17 (MNA) – Iran's representative in the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly expressed concern over the US’ lack of respect to the UN’s stance amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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Iran calls US unilateralism as real threat to human rights
TEHRAN, Oct. 15 (MNA) – Calling US unilateralism as a real threat to human rights in the world, Iran's representative in the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly criticized the relevant human rights bodies for inaction against US sanctions.
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Security situation in world has worsened: Iran UN envoy
TEHRAN, Oct. 14 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador to the United Nations warned against return of Cold War-era mentality, stating that threat of weapons of mass destruction and outer space and cybernetic threats have worsened security situation in the world.
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FAO warns over effects of COVID-19 on vulnerable populations
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – World Food Day 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of FAO in an exceptional moment as countries around the world deal with the widespread effects of the global COVID-19 pandemic.
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Envoy to UN:
Iran’s economy on right track despite cruel sanctions
TEHRAN, Oct. 13 (MNA) – Iran's envoy to the UN General Assembly's second committee said the Islamic Republic has made significant progress in developmental indexes despite challenges posed by sanctions and the coronavirus pandemic.
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Envoy:
US sanctions jeopardizing millions of lives amid pandemic
TEHRAN, Oct. 08 (MNA) – Iran's representative in the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly said the US' illegal sanction policy is endangering the lives of many people amid the coronavirus pandemic across the globe.
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26 nations call for lifting sanctions to tackle coronavirus
TEHRAN, Oct. 06 (MNA) – 26 countries, including Iran, Syria, Russia, China and Iraq, issued a joint statement, calling for an immediate lifting of sanctions by the US and Western countries to ensure an effective response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Cabinet to mull over intl. judicial cooperation on corruption
TEHRAN, Sep. 30 (MNA) – The Cabinet of Ministers will examine the international judicial cooperation against corruption.
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FM spox:
Trump mistakes United Nations for United States once again
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman said that Trump mistook the United Nations for the United States once again.
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Envoy:
Unilateral sanctions ‘crime against humanity’
TEHRAN, Sep. 23 (MNA) – Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN office in Geneva deplored the US’ unilateral sanctions against Tehran, saying such measures are crimes against humanity.
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Rouhani:
US can impose neither negotiations, nor war on Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 22 (MNA) – Addressing the 75th UN General Assembly via videoconference on Tuesday, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani noted that the US can impose neither negotiations nor war on the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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US has no legal standing to trigger UN sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 21 (MNA) – In an interview with Mehr News Agency, The Executive Director at US Arms Control Association Daryl Kimball noted that the US has no legal standing to trigger UN sanctions on Iran.
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Intl. reactions to US claim on returning UN sanctions on Iran
TEHRAN, Sep. 20 (MNA) – The US claims on the implementation of the so-called 'Snapback' mechanism and return of all UN sanctions against Iran were met with international reactions.
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It is up to UNSC to decide on resolutions, not US: UN chief
TEHRAN, Sep. 17 (MNA) – The UN secretary-general says it is up to the Security Council to interpret its resolution on the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) nuclear deal, following the US threats to snapback all sanctions against Iran.
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UNODC attaches importance on Iran' counter narcotic messures
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – Hailing Iran’s performance in the fight against narcotics, the Executive Director of UNODC expressed readiness to cooperate with Iran in the restitution of criminal's properties who have fled Iran into western countries.
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‘Spectra of famine has returned to Yemen’: warns UN
TEHRAN, Sep. 16 (MNA) – A high-ranking UN official warned of famine in Yemen, noting that Saudi Arabia and the UAE have failed to fulfill their commitments.
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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.
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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.
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US not authorized to use 'snapback' mechanism: UN envoy
TEHRAN, Sep. 01 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said that the US is not authorized to use 'snapback' mechanism.
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Niger to prevent UNSC from abusing US unilateralism: Rouhani
TEHRAN, Sep.01 (MNA) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said that Niger will prevent abuse of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for US unilateralism.
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By: QU Dongyu, Director General of FAO
Fighting two pandemics hand in hand in Asia and the Pacific
TEHRAN, Aug. 27 (MNA) – Ending hunger and poverty amid COVID-19 impacts will require leveraging agricultural technology, innovation and partnerships
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US letter to reinstate Iran’s sanction not official statement
TEHRAN, Aug, 26 (MNA) – Russian Permanent Representative to the United Nations Vasily Nebenzya said that US letter to reinstate Iran’s sanctions is not considered an official statement.
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UNSC not able to take action on US move against Iran
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – UN Security Council President Dian Triansyah Djani said on Tuesday that he is not in a position to take further action on the attempt by the US to re-impose all UN sanctions on Iran.
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IAEA’s reports indicate reduction of Iran’s JCPOA commitments
TEHRAN, Aug. 25 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that IAEA’s reports indicate that Iran has taken all the five steps to reduce commitments to JCPOA.
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Iranian envoy warns on weakening UN position
TEHRAN, Aug. 22 (MNA) – The Iranian Ambassador to France warned about undermining and weakening the international status of the United Nation in international bodies.