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Iran condemns US aggression against Yemen

TEHRAN, Mar. 18 (MNA) – Iran has strongly condemned the recent accusations by senior officials of US President Donald Trump's administration as entirely “baseless” and denounced American aggression against Yemen.

Iranian patients hardships conveyed to UN special rapporteur

TEHRAN, Mar. 16 (MNA) – An Iranian delegation shared the difficulties faced by Iranians with disabilities in an interview with the UN Special Rapporteur on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, Ms. Heba Hagrass.

Israel committed 'genocidal acts' in Gaza Strip: UN report

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – An investigation by a special UN commission has declared that Israel perpetrated acts of genocide in the Gaza Strip through the systematic destruction of reproductive health care facilities.

Iran summons ambassadors of E3 over UNSC meeting

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – Iranian foreign ministry has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France and Germany over their joint attempt with the United States at the United Nations Security Council against Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

Families of Iranian terrorism victims demand justice at UNHR

TEHRAN, Mar. 13 (MNA) – A group of Iranian families of the terrorism victims have presented their cases at a meeting of the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva and called for the support of the European states to the terrorist groups to end.

Legal Afghan migrants in Iran face no restrictions

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – Iran's UN Ambassador says that legal Afghan migrants in Iran face no restrictions, and Iranian consulates issue 5,000 visas daily.

UNSC to meet over Iran's alleged growing uranium stockpile

TEHRAN, Mar. 11 (MNA) – The United Nations Security Council will meet behind closed doors on Wednesday over Iran's alleged expansion of its stock of uranium close to weapons grade.

Parliament body rejects Grossi claims over Iran nuclear Prog.

TEHRAN, Mar. 08 (MNA) – The National Security and Foreign Policy Commission of the Iranian Parliament rejected the recent claims made by Rafael Grossi regarding Iran's nuclear program.

Scores killed as UN chopper hit in South Sudan

TEHRAN, Mar. 07 (MNA) – A South Sudan People’s Defense Forces general and several soldiers were killed Friday in an attack by the White Army militia as the United Nations Mission in South Sudan tried to air lift them out of Nasir.

UN tourism chief underlines Iran’s role in developing tourism

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Secretary General of the United Nations World Tourism Organization Zurab Pololikashvili has emphasized the need for enhancing cooperation between his organization and Iran on the sustainable development of tourism industry.

Nicaragua withdraws from UN Human Rights Council

TEHRAN, Mar. 01 (MNA) – Nicaragua announced on Thursday that it would withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Iran reacts to fresh Israeli attacks on Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 27 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Ministry has reacted to the fresh ground and air attacks carried out by the criminal regime of Israel on Syrian territory.

FM Araghchi:

Millions of Iranians suffering due to sanctions on drugs

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Millions of people in Iran are victims of human rights violations as a result of drug sanctions, according to the Iranian foreign minister at a UN Human Rights meeting in Geneva on Monday.

Iran FM warns world against danger of Israeli WMDs

TEHRAN, Feb. 24 (MNA) – Iran's Foreign Minister has described the weapons of mass destruction(WMDs), including nuclear weapons in the possession of the Israeli regime as a serious threat to regional and global peace and security.

US to propose own UN resolution on Russia-Ukraine conflict

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – For the first time since the start of Russia's military operation in Ukraine in 2022, the US has refused to cosponsor a UN General Assembly resolution put forward by Europe and Kyiv, saying it will propose its resolution.

UN remains concerned over Israeli forces' ongoing op in WB

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – The UN on Friday expressed concern over Israeli forces' prolonged military operations in the occupied West Bank, marking the "longest" such offensives since the early 2000s.

Iran comments on Shahed drone purchase condition

TEHRAN, Feb. 22 (MNA) – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has revealed the conditions for purchasing Iran's Shahed drone.

Syria economic recovery needs more than 50 years: UN

TEHRAN, Feb. 21 (MNA) – The United Nations has issued an alarming report on the economic impact of years of armed militancy in Syria.

Iran condemns US’ plan for forced relocation of Gazans

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – Iran’s ambassador to the UN strongly condemned the US’ colonial plan to displace and uproot Gazans forcibly, describing it as a flagrant violation of international law and a grave assault on fundamental human rights.

US, France want mercenaries deployed in south Lebanon

TEHRAN, Feb. 19 (MNA) – The United States and France have reportedly suggested that mercenaries called private contractors should be deployed in south Lebanon in a bid to encourage Israel into a full withdrawal of its forces from the country.

Israel withdraws from S Lebanon, remains in 5 border posts

TEHRAN, Feb. 18 (MNA) – The Israeli army withdrew from southern Lebanese towns early Tuesday, but its forces remained in five border points, Lebanese media said.

OHCHR concerned about Israel attacks, mass displacement in WB

TEHRAN, Feb. 16 (MNA) – The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has urged a swift stop to the alarming wave of violence and mass displacement in the northern West Bank where a major Israeli offensive is occurring against Palestinians.

UN Arab envoys dismiss Trump’s plot to displace Palestinians

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Kuwait’s UN envoy Tareq al-Banai says on behalf of the Arab Group that the displacement of Palestinians in Gaza must be unequivocally rejected.

Iran rejects 'baseless' US claim of arming, funding Yemenis

TEHRAN, Feb. 14 (MNA) – Iran’s Permanent Mission to UN has categorically dismissed as "baseless" United States' accusations about provision of arms and money to Yemeni resistance forces, saying Iran has always supported peace and stability in Yemen.

Iran UN envoy calls for formation of inclusive govt in Syria

TEHRAN, Feb. 13 (MNA) – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations reiterated Tehran's call for the formation of an “inclusive” government in Syria through holding “free elections” and “comprehensive national dialogue.”

Iran stresses its obligations to strengthen intl. friendship

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva Ali Bahreini says Iran emphasizes its commitments to strengthen the spirit of international cooperation and friendship.

Iran lauds Malaysia’s support for Palestinian people

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi praised Malaysia’s support for the resistant people of Palestine, particularly during the 16-month Israeli genocidal war.

UN mission warns of Iran’s response to US threats

TEHRAN, Feb. 10 (MNA) – The permanent mission of Iran to the United Nations emphasized that Tehran has never started a war, but is fully prepared to react to any US threat.

Lebanon names new government after two-year caretaker cabinet

TEHRAN, Feb. 09 (MNA) – Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun has announced the formation of a new government headed by Prime Minister Nawaf Salam after more than two years of an interim cabinet and amid an ongoing financial crisis