United Nations

Iran FM off to NY to attend 79th UNGA

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, left Tehran for New York on Friday to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly.
2024-09-20 23:45
Arab envoys leave UNGA session to protest Israeli ambassador speech

worldRepresentatives of a number of Arab and Islamic countries left a UN General Assembly meeting on the Gaza war on Thursday, when the Israeli ambassador began his speech at the session, Al Jazeera reported.
2023-10-26 20:44
Bring swift end to Israel’s ‘bloodbath’ in Gaza

worldIn a joint letter to UN secretary general, prominent figures from around the world have demanded the world body’s swift intervention to bring about an end to Israel’s “bloodbath” in the besieged Gaza Strip.
2023-10-26 00:49
‘Situation in Palestine needs immediate int’l attention’

PoliticsThe ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran has called for the immediate attention of the international community to the ongoing situation in Palestine.
2023-10-21 17:13
Iran strongly against monopolizing outer space: diplomat

PoliticsManaging Director of the Iranian Foreign Ministry International Peace and Security Office Asadollah Eshraq-Jahromi has said that Iran strongly advocates against monopolizing outer space.
2023-10-21 17:06
UNSC officially declares end of sanctions on Iran missiles

PoliticsThe United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has officially declared an end to restrictions it had imposed on Iran’s missile program, according to the organization's secretariat.
2023-10-21 00:06
Official announcement of end of UN Security Council sanctions against Iran

PoliticsSecretariat of the United Nations Security Council, by sending a note to the member states of the United Nations, officially ends the provisions of clauses 3, 4 and 6 of Annex B of Resolution 2231, including missile tests, restrictions on the export and import of missile items to Iran, as well as sanctions related to confiscation of property and providing financial services to Iranian individuals and institutions under the sanctions of the Security Council has informed the countries.
2023-10-20 12:00
Iranian diplomat calls for Zionist expulsion from UN

PoliticsIran’s Charge d’affaires to London has urged the need for the expulsion of the Zionist diplomats from the United Nations and all the countries across the world.
2023-10-15 21:54
Iran determined to continue activities related to space launch vehicles

PoliticsThe ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has said Tehran is determined to continue its “activities related to ballistic missiles and space launch vehicles.”
2023-10-12 15:33
‘UCMs inflict immeasurable harm on health of people’

PoliticsAmbassador and Deputy Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Zahra Ershadi has said that the Unilateral Coercive Measures (UCMs) violate human rights and unfortunately continue to inflict immeasurable harm on the health of people.
2023-10-06 15:24
Syrian president: US has close partnership with Takfiri terrorists in Syria

worldSyrian President Bashar al-Assad says foreign-sponsored Takfiri terrorists are operating in areas of northeast Syria controlled by US occupation forces.
2023-09-30 21:35
Iran strongly condemns Zionist PM's nuclear threat

PoliticsReferring to a clear violation of international laws by the Zionist regime, the Iranian Ambassador to the UN declared that Iran will not hesitate to exercise its legitimate and inherent rights to defend its national interests.
2023-09-27 19:49
UAE claims on trio islands ‘violation of UN Charter’: Iran

PoliticsIran’s permanent mission to the United Nations has responded to the unfounded claims made by a UAE official regarding the Iranian trio islands of Abu Musa, the Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb, saying such statements are a “flagrant violation of international law and the UN Charter.”
2023-09-24 20:56
Iran reacts to Zionist regime’s baseless allegations on nuclear program

PoliticsThe delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran has reacted to attempts made by the Zionist regime to portray Iran’s peaceful nuclear program as a challenge to regional stability.
2023-09-23 20:39
Iran, Maldives decide to resume diplomatic ties

PoliticsIranian and Maldives foreign ministers in a meeting decided to re-establish their diplomatic relations in line with the interests and ideals of their two nations.
2023-09-23 20:35
Iran supports any initiative to end Ukraine war: Amirabdollahian

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that Tehran welcomes and supports any initiative for the establishment of peace and ending the Ukraine war.
2023-09-22 21:38
Iran, UAE FMs discuss mutual ties

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Emirati counterpart Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan have reviewed bilateral relations in New York.
2023-09-22 21:33
President Raisi arrives in Tehran from New York visit

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2023-09-21 19:48
Iranian, Singaporean FMs stress need for expanding economic relations

PoliticsIranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan have called for the expansion of economic ties.
2023-09-21 17:18
Raeisi: Prisoner swap with US done with "humanitarian motives"

PoliticsIn an interview with CNN, Iranian president Ebrahim Raeisi said that the recent prisoner swap between Iran and the United States was done absolutely for humanitarian reasons.
2023-09-20 21:15
Global Americanization project has failed: Raeisi at UNGA

PoliticsAddressing the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Iran's President Ebrahim Raeisi said that the global Americanization project has failed.
2023-09-20 01:09
Raisi: Iran is ready to participate in expanding peace, security in world

PoliticsIranian President Ebrahim Raisi has called for the prevention of excessive demands from dominant powers, stating that Iran is prepared to contribute to global peace and security and to combat oppression against nations.
2023-09-19 16:38
Iran expects UN to be the nations' voice, not powers' voice

PoliticsIranian President Ebrahim Raeisi says that Iran expects the United Nations to be the voice of nations, not the voice of powers.
2023-09-18 16:36
Iran's presence in UN an opportunity to express views of Islamic Republic: Raisi

PoliticsPresident Ebrahim Raisi considered Iran's presence in the United Nations as an opportunity to express the views of the Islamic Republic, and said that one of the pillars of the Islamic Republic's policy is interaction with the countries of the world and regional, extra-regional and international organizations.
2023-09-18 02:45
'US attempt to accuse Iran of violating UNSC Resolution 2231 unfounded'

PoliticsIran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani says that Tehran pursues a clear and stable stance in relation to the Russia-Ukraine war.
2023-09-16 16:18
Iran calls for enhancing efficiency of UNSC Syria meetings

PoliticsIran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has underlined that the monthly meetings of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on affairs related to Syria should have operational efficiency.
2023-09-07 22:24
US not entitled to be in UN human rights council: Iran envoy

PoliticsIran's ambassador and permanent representative in the UN office stated that the US has no right to occupy undeservingly a seat in the UN Human Rights Council.
2023-09-02 21:26
No interim deal to replace JCPOA on agenda: Iran’s UN mission

PoliticsIran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has dismissed rumors about an agreement with the US on a temporary deal that would swap some sanctions relief for reducing Iranian uranium enrichment activities, saying no such thing is on the agenda.
2023-06-09 20:48
Iran's 2 new victories at UN; vice-presidency of General Assembly, rapporteur of disarmament committee

PoliticsThe United Nations became the scene of victory for Iran once again on Thursday after the Islamic Republic was granted two important duties at the international body.
2023-06-02 14:04
UN Under-Secretary-General, Iran FM meet

PoliticsThe United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator Martin Griffiths and Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian have met and held talks.
2023-04-25 16:37