Veto Right

Russia vetoes UNSC draft resolution over Ukraine annexation

TEHRAN, Oct. 01 (MNA) – Russia vetoed on Friday a UN Security Council draft resolution designed to condemn Moscow for incorporating four former Ukrainian regions.

Turkey urges UN Security Council to drop veto power

TEHRAN, Sep. 24 (MNA) – The UN Security Council needs to be “wider” and remove the veto power of permanent members, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said.

Regarding Syria's sovereignty:

Russia vetoes push to renew cross-border aid to Syria

TEHRAN, Jul. 09 (MNA) – Opposing any attempts that violate Syria's sovereignty, Russia has vetoed a UN Security Council resolution that would have extended cross-border aid to Syria by one year which is under the control of rebels.

US imposes sanctions on North Korea after Russia,China veto

TEHRAN, May 28 (MNA) – After China and Russia vetoed the US-led push to impose more United Nations sanctions on North Korea over its renewed ballistic missile launches, theTreasury Department imposed new sanctions on North Korea.

Iran to give harsh response to any military escapade by US: Envoy

TEHRAN, May 13 (MNA) – Iran will give a harsh response to any military escapade that US President Donald Trump may resort to, Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali has said in an interview, commenting on Trump's veto of a congressional resolution limiting his ability to conduct military operations against Iran without congressional approval.

Iran urges reforms in UNSC to solve legitimacy crisis

TEHRAN, Nov. 26 (MNA) – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations Majid Takht-Ravanchi warned that the UN Security Council is facing a legitimacy and credibility crisis that has to be addressed through reforms.