UN Food Systems Summit releases potential solutions for local, regional and global action

Tehran, IRNA - The UN Food Systems Summit has revealed the 15 action areas with more than 50 solution clusters that will serve as a key element to underpin discussions at the Pre-Summit gathering in Rome, Italy from July 26-28.

Iran Ambassador to Baghdad confers with UN envoy

Baghdad, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador in Iraq Iraj Masjedi on Sunday had a meeting with the UN envoy on Iraq Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert during which they both emphasized the necessity of holding parliamentary elections on time.

UN: COVID-19 will push 47m. women and girls into extreme poverty

Tehran, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Population Day, 11 July 2021, said that COVID-19 will push 47 million women and girls into extreme poverty.

By : United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres

The G20 faces three big tests

Tehran, IRNA - Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve heard a lot about global solidarity. Unfortunately, words by themselves will not end the pandemic – or curb the impact of the climate crisis. Now is the moment to show what solidarity means in practice. As G20 Finance Ministers meet in Venice, they face three crucial solidarity tests: on vaccines, on extending an economic lifeline to the developing world, and on climate.

Military presence of extra-regional powers harms regional security: Iran Envoy

Tehran, IRNA - Iran's representative to the committee on the Indian Ocean at the United Nations said that the military presence of extra-regional powers and the desire for an arms race have undermined regional security.

Pakistani daily criticizes UN inability towards US anti-Iran moves  

Islamabad, July 1, IRNA --   A Pakistani English news daily criticizing UN inability to defend the rights of Iranian people and stop US anti-Iranian movements in the region feared fleeing Afghanistan and recent US attacks in Iraq and Syria show Washington's inclination for a new confrontation with Tehran.

UNODC World Drug Report 2021:

Pandemic effects ramp up drug risks, as youth underestimate cannabis dangers

Tehran, IRNA— Around 275 million people used drugs worldwide in the last year, while over 36 million people suffered from drug use disorders, according to the 2021 World Drug Report, released on Thursday by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).

UN secretary-general keen on working with Iranian officials

New York, IRNA - Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the United Nations secretary-general, has said that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is keen on cooperating with Iranian authorities.

UN Chief urges people to be part of transformation for peace everywhere

Tehran, June 13, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message for the 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Peace 2021, called on people everywhere to be part of a transformation for peace, by standing up against hatred and discrimination, by caring for the planet, and showing the global solidarity that is so vital at this time.

UN unable to do its business, insisting on insignificant issues

Tehran, June 7, IRNA - Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has sent a letter to General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir, calling for the suspension of Iran's voting rights over its membership fee debt, while the international body is expected to pay attention to more important duties based on its own charter.

Degradation of natural world already undermining well-being of 3.2b. people: UN Chief

Tehran, June 4, IRNA- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message on World Environment Day, 5 June 2021, said the degradation of the natural world is already undermining the well-being of 3.2 billion people – or 40 per cent of humanity.

Iran, 9 UN members to hold conference on sanctions impact on people

Tehran, June 2, IRNA – Iranian mission in the United Nations and nine other missions, including China and Russia, will hold a conference on Thursday on the impact of sanctions and unilateral coercive measures on people.

Iran urges end to support for terrorists in Syria

New York, May 27, IRNA - Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations, Majid Takht Ravanchi, has said that support for terrorists in Syria "must come to an immediate end."

FM Zarif to attend UN General Assembly on Palestine issue

Tehran, May 19, IRNA - Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Zarif is to participate in and address the UN General Assembly meeting on Thursday on Zionist regime's attacks on the Gaza Strip.

Iran: No proposal needed for US return to JCPOA

Tehran, March 30, IRNA - Iran's mission to the United Nations said in a tweet on Tuesday that the United States needs no proposal to rejoin the nuclear deal with Iran, but a political decision.

UN, Iran diplomats urge restoring stability in Afghanistan

Tehran, March 22, IRNA – Special Representative of the Iranian Foreign Ministry for Afghanistan Affairs Ebrahim Taherian and a senior UN official on Monday called for restoring peace and stability in Afghanistan.  

Official defends Iran’s efforts to promote women to managerial posts

Tehran, March 16, IRNA – Iran’s Vice President for Women and Family Affairs Masoumeh Ebtekar said that President Hassan Rouhani’s decree paved the way for presence of women in managerial positions.

Iran gives firm response to Zionist regime's baseless claims in UN Human Rights Council

Tehran, March 12, IRNA - Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative at the UN Office in Geneva while responding to Zionist Regime's baseless accusations against Iran said the occupiers of the Holy Quds due to moral considerations have no right to comment on the noble issue of human right in Iran.

UN official calls on parties to JCPOA to observe commitments

New York, Feb 20, IRNA - Deputy Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Farhan Haq welcoming the US letter that has rescinded Trump administration's bid to Security Council on snapback, said, "We want all parties to act to implement and strengthen the JCPOA."

Iran will respond ‘definitely’ to any Israeli threat: Envoy

New York, Feb 7, IRNA – Warning on the provocative, warmongering statements by the Zionist Regime, Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi said that Iran would respond ‘definitely’ to any threat or wrong action by the usurper regime.

Iran, UN envoys discuss peace process in Afghanistan

Tehran, Jan 26, IRNA – Special representatives of Iran and the United Nations, in a meeting on Tuesday reviewed the peace process in Afghanistan.

Global economic recovery remains precarious, rebound of 4.7% to barely offset 2020 losses: UN

Tehran, Jan 25, IRNA - The United Nations today warned that the devastating socio-economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will be felt for years to come unless smart investments in economic, societal, and climate resilience ensure a robust and sustainable recovery of the global economy.

US impedes Iran’s payment of UN membership fee: Spox

Tehran, Jan 25, IRNA – Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Saeed Khatibzadeh said on Monday in his weekly press conference that the reason Iran cannot pay its membership fees to the United Nations is the obstacle created by the United States.

Pandemic disruption to learning; opportunity to reimagine, revitalize education: UN Chief

Tehran, Jan 24, IRNA --- UN Secretary-General António Guterres paid tribute to the resilience of students, teachers and families in the face of the global COVID-19 pandemic that, at its peak, forced almost every school, institute and university to close its doors.

Iranian companies join UN CTCN

Tehran, Jan 23, IRNA – Some Iranian companies joined the UN Climate Technology Centre and Network (CTCN) under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

US hinders transfer of Iran fee debt to UN: FM Zarif

Tehran, Jan 22, IRNA – The Iranian government allotted money to pay for its membership fee of the United Nations, but the United States got in the way of paying the membership debt, Iran’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif says.

Iran's UN envoy reacts to US arresting Iranian scientist

Tehran, Jan 20, IRNA - Spokesperson for Iranian permanent mission to the United Nations Alireza Miryousefi reacted to the US arresting Iranian university professor Kaveh Afrasiabi and said the Trump administration is famous for anti-Iranian bigotry and bias.

Iran’s permanent envoy to UN Geneva Headquarters:

S Arabia possesses most destabilizing weapons in region

Tehran, Jan 19, IRNA – Iran’s permanent ambassador to the United Nations Geneva Headquarters Esmail Baqaie Hamane said there on Tuesday that Saudi Arabia is the standard-bearer of making coalitions for war, intruding its neighbors and possessing the most destabilizing weapons in the sensitive Middle East region.

UN Chief urges all to address climate change, COVID-19 pandemic

Tehran, Dec 29, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his 2021 new year message said both climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic are crises that can only be addressed by everyone together – as part of a transition to an inclusive and sustainable future.

UN Sec-Gen vows to help strengthen epidemic preparedness after COVID-19

Tehran, Dec 27, IRNA - United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in his message for the first observance of the International Day of Epidemic Preparedness, December 27, said the UN system, including the World Health Organization, is strongly committed to supporting Governments and all partners in strengthening epidemic preparedness.