Security Council
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Iran UN envoy: US primary advocate and propagator of terrorism in region
New York, IRNA – Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York Amir Saied Iravani has said that the United States is the main “advocate and propagator” of terrorism in West Asia and beyond, rejecting “baseless” US allegations against Iran.
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Iran to use all mechanisms to ensure accountability for Kerman attacks’ perpetrators: Envoy
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has said that his country is committed to using all available mechanisms to ensure accountability for the perpetrators and their accomplices in the Kerman attacks which he called a heinous terrorist act and appalling crime.
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New York protesters slam US veto of Gaza ceasefire resolution
Tehran, IRNA – Thousands of protesters have packed the streets of Lower Manhattan, New York City, denouncing the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution on a permanent ceasefire in Gaza where the Israeli regime has been pressing ahead with an air and ground campaign over the past weeks.
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UN chief calls for Security Council action to avert Gaza humanitarian catastrophe
Tehran, IRNA – The United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has invoked a rarely used article of the UN Charter, calling on the Security Council to help “avert a humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza.
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Iran FM: Efforts underway for UNGA resolution on ceasing Israeli crimes in Gaza
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, who is in New York for a UN General Assembly meeting, said on Thursday that he would speak about the Islamic Republic’s views on developments in Palestine when he addresses the meeting later in the day and announced efforts aimed at ceasing Israeli crimes in Gaza.
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Syria calls for UN help to end looting of its resources by US
Tehran, IRNA -- Syria has said that the United States and the terrorist organizations it backs continue to violate Syrian sovereignty and plunder the country’s wealth and strategic resources, calling on the United Nations to help put an end to “aggressive practices” of Washington.
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US unilateral actions threatening multilateralism: Iran UN envoy
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saied Iravani has warned that unilateral actions by the United States threatens multilateralism in the world, saying that Washington’s withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal -- known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) -- is a clear example of those actions.
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Iran UN envoy says I.R. backs Syria's diplomatic rapprochement
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani on Wednesday announced his country’s support for Syria’s diplomatic rapprochement with other countries, arguing that “a secure, stable and developed Syria benefits the Syrian people, as well as the region and the international community".
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India against sanctions targeting lives of ordinary people: UN envoy
New York, IRNA – Indian ambassador to the United Nations Ruchira Kamboj says her country is against imposing sanctions by governments that could affect the lives of ordinary people in other countries. Following is the text of IRNA’s exclusive interview with Kamboj:
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Iran writes to UNSC over US senator’s hateful remarks
New York, IRNA – Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations wrote a letter to the UN Security Council on Wednesday to protest “hateful” remarks made by a US senator in Israel.
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Iran: UNSC Yemen resolution to put negative impact on peace
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Saeed Khatibzadeh said that the United Nations Security Council resolution on Yemen and its rhetoric would have negative consequences for peace and would further alienate positions of involved parties.
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Iran shouldn't walk back sanctions removal: Serbian expert
Belgrade, IRNA – A Serbian expert on international relations said that Iran should stick to its stances on removing all sanctions and the start renewed talks on the nuclear deal.
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Iran urges UNSC not to remain indifferent to Israeli crimes
New York, May 12, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said on Wednesday that the Security Council shouldn’t remain indifferent to the atrocious attacks against Palestinians.