United Nations

Iran ready to coop. in humanitarian mine action with states

TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations said that Iran is ready to extend its cooperation in humanitarian mine action with countries in the region and beyond.

UN calls for compromise, coop. over Nile dam

TEHRAN, Apr. 07 (MNA) – The United Nations on Tuesday called for compromise and cooperation in order to reach an agreement over the disputed Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile.

Maduro to ask for UN assistance in clearing mines

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said that Caracas will seek UN assistance to clear mines left by Colombian armed groups in the border area.

UN chief criticizes vaccine distribution around world

TEHRAN, Apr. 05 (MNA) – The UN Secretary-General has criticized the way the Covid vaccine is produced and distributed around the world.

Four UN peacekeepers killed in Mali attack: UN

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – At least four United Nations peacekeepers have been killed after suspected terrorists launched a major attack on their base in northern Mali, the UN mission says.

Iran underlines reaching lasting stability in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Mar. 22 (MNA) – In a phone talk with UN Secretary-General's Personal Envoy on Afghanistan, Iran’s special envoy for Afghanistan Taherian underscored the vitality of reaching permanent peace and stability in Afghanistan.

8 children killed, 33 injured in Yemen in past 20 days

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The United Nations has announced that eight children have been killed and 33 been injured in the Yemen war in the past 20 days.

UN envoy warns of dramatic deterioration in Yemen conflict

TEHRAN, Mar. 19 (MNA) – The UN’s top official in Yemen has warned of a “dramatic” deterioration in the country’s ongoing conflict.

Iran urges US to pull out troops from Syria

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – Saying that the only solution to resolve the Syrian crisis is a peaceful approach in accordance with international law, Majid Takht-Ravanchi stressed that US forces occupying parts of Syria should withdraw it immediately.

US not recognize upcoming Syrian presidential election

TEHRAN, Mar 16 (MNA) – With violating UN Charter on the need not to interfere in internal affairs of independent countries, the US Ambassador to the United Nations said that her country does not recognize the upcoming presidential election in Syria!

Over 88mn people suffering from acute hunger in worldwide: UN

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – The United Nations has warned that more than 88 million people around the world are suffering from acute hunger due to conflicts and instabilities.

UNSC urges immediate withdrawal of foreign forces from Libya

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Welcoming the formation of Libyan transitional government, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) stressed the need for the immediate withdrawal of foreign troops and mercenaries from the country.

Iran UN envoy:

Illegal sanctions hampering COVID vaccine access for millions

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi has deplored the illegal sanctions that have hampered the access of millions of people to COVID-19 vaccines, calling for the immediate lifting of the cruel bans.

Iran calls for strong political will to achieve disarmament

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Iran's Permanent Representative to the UN Office in Geneva Esmaeil Baghaei Hamaneh stressed the importance of the disarmament conference and said that achieving the goals of the institution requires strong political will.

Iran, China propose plan to form coalition against sanctions

TEHRAN, Mar. 12 (MNA) – Sixteen countries, including Iran and China, have proposed forming a coalition to defend the UN Charter and counter unilateral sanctions and coercion.

UN chief affirms commitment to coop. with Damascus

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, affirmed strong commitment to working for the interest of the Syrian people and cooperation with the Syrian government.

Rouhani warns of politicizing Iran's nuclear issue at IAEA

TEHRAN, Mar. 04 (MNA) – President Rouhani said Thur. that if the US lifts sanctions, Iran will have warmer relations with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and the agency's monitoring will be carried out according to the law.

Sanctions must be lifted within next 3 months: Iran UN envoy

TEHRAN, Feb. 25 (MNA) – Iranian envoy to the UN has said that the US sanctions have to be lifted within the next three months, adding there is no need for negotiations to return Washington to its JCPOA commitments.

Iran hopes change in coalition's approach may bring peace

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iranian FM's senior assistant on special political affairs hoped that the changes in the Saudi-led coalition's approach against the oppressed people of Yemen will lead to peace in the country.

Saddam invasion on Iran clear violation of intl. laws

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – Saying that Saddam Regime invaded Iran in violation of international laws, Foreign Minister added that the UN passed no human rights resolution against Iraq and this will be a permanent stigma in the history of the UNSC.

UN calls for JCPOA implementation

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – UN Spokesman Farhan Haq said that the United Nations wants full implementation of Iran’s nuclear deal, Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

US easing restrictions on Iranian diplomats accredited at UN

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The US says it is easing draconian restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's administration on movements of Iranian diplomats accredited at the UN.

Iran says lifting bans, vaccine equity key to battle COVID

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations said the battle against the coronavirus pandemic requires a fair distribution of the vaccine among nations as well as the removal of sanctions.

65 media activists killed in Afghanistan in last 3 yrs.: UN

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The United Nations Mission in Afghanistan in a report announced that sixty-five human rights and media employees have been killed in Afghanistan since 2018 up to Jan. 2021.

UN reacts to Iran's plan to limit IAEA inspection

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – A UN spokesman has reacted to Iran's decision to limit the International Atomic Energy Agency's inspection of country's nuclear facilities.

UN envoy urges US, EU to stop sanctions against Venezuela

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – A UN envoy called on the United States and European Union to lift sanctions against Venezuela, noting that such coercive measures have worsened the humanitarian crisis in the country.

Iran condemns deadly attack on UN convoy in Afghanistan

TEHRAN, Feb. 12 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack on a convoy of the UN Assistance Mission for Afghanistan (UNAMA) which took place in Kabul on Thursday.

Kharrazi:

Saudis, Emiratis need to perceive futility of Yemen war

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – The Chief of Iran’s Strategic Council on Foreign Policy underlined the need for Saudi Arabia and the UAE to understand the futility of the all-out war they have waged against Yemen.

Iran warns of ‘decisive response’ to any Israeli adventurism

TEHRAN, Feb. 07 (MNA) – Iran has reacted to the provocative and hawkish comments of an Israeli official, stressing that it will give a crushing response to any threat by the occupying regime.