UN Security Council
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Recognition of Lebanon’s sovereignty key to just resolution of crisis: Iran’s UN envoy
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations has said that a just resolution to the crisis in the Middle East requires the recognition of Lebanon's sovereignty and independence, the end of Israel's illegal occupation, and aggression, and respect for international law and the UN Charter.
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UN chief: High time for Gaza truce, cessation of hostilities in Lebanon
New York, IRNA – UN Secretary General António Guterres has said that it is high time for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and a cessation of hostilities in Lebanon, warning that “the raging fires in the Middle East are fast becoming an inferno”.
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UN credibility is badly at stake, Iran FM says after Nasrallah assassination
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Israeli regime’s assassination of the leader of the Lebanese resistance movement Hezbollah has badly hurt the credibility of the United Nations and its Security Council.
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Iran FM holds more diplomatic meetings in New York
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has continued his diplomatic activities on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly session in New York, from bilateral talks to delivering speeches at ministerial meetings.
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‘UN Security Council turned into tool in hands of certain permanent members’
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has said that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has turned into a tool in the hands of certain permanent members who prioritize their political and strategic interests over global peace.
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Iran urges UNSC to respond decisively to Israeli aggression
New York, IRNA - Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations Security Council to respond decisively to the Israeli regime’s “aggressive and terrorist actions in Lebanon”.
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China condemns ‘brutal’ device explosions in Lebanon
Tehran, IRNA – China’s Permanent Ambassador to the United Nations has strongly condemned the recent communication device explosions in Lebanon, expressing shock and grave concern over the attacks, which Lebanon and Hezbollah resistance movement have blamed on Israel.
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Iran criticizes int’l community for failing to support Afghanistan’s neighbors on refugee issue
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeid Iravani has criticized the international community for its failure to support Afghanistan’s neighbors, including Iran, which he said are bearing the brunt of the ongoing challenges in Afghanistan that have led to mass migration from the country.
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UNSC must take ‘urgent action’ to stop Israeli crimes: Ghalibaf
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has called for the United Nations Security Council to take “serious and urgent” action to halt the Israeli atrocities in the Gaza Strip.
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Iran urges UNSC to compel Israel to unconditionally end Gaza genocide
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to take a decisive action based on its duties and compel the Israeli regime to "immediately and unconditionally" end its genocide against Gaza.
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Everywhere in Gaza is a potential killing zone: UN chief
Tehran, IRNA – Secretary General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has reacted to the continued atrocities of the Israeli regime in the Gaza Strip, warning that all places in the besieged area are unsafe for Palestinians.
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Iran acting FM arrives in New York
Tehran, IRNA – Iranian acting Foreign Minister Ali Bagheri Kani has arrived in New York where he was welcomed by Iran's Permanent Ambassador to the UN Amir Saied Iravani.
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No consensus achieved on full UN membership for Palestine: Report
Tehran IRNA — President of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) for April Vanessa Frazier says that the members of the Council have failed to reach a consensus on Palestine’s application for full UN membership.
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UN Security Council rejects US draft resolution for Gaza
Tehran, IRNA - The UN Security Council has rejected a draft resolution by the United States for Gaza, noting the need for a permanent and sustainable ceasefire that would allow humanitarian aid into the besieged Palestinian enclave.
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Yemen salvation govt says continues operation in Red Sea till end of attacks on Gaza
Tehran, IRNA – Foreign Ministry of Yemen’s national salvation government has announced it will continue its operations in the Red Sea till aggression against Gaza stops.
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An inclusive gov’t helps ensure security in Afghanistan: Iran
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has reiterated his country’s call for the establishment of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, which he said would set a foundation for stability and security there.
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Hamas: US veto of truce resolution greenlit Israeli genocide on Gaza
Tehran, IRNA – The Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has strongly condemned the US veto of a UN Security Council resolution proposed by Algeria for a ceasefire in Gaza.
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‘Iran remains committed to help promote stability in Afghanistan’
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has said that his country remains steadfast in its commitment to help promote lasting peace and stability in Afghanistan.
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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on immediate truce in Gaza
New York, IRNA – The United States on Friday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, as the Zionist regime continues its relentless bombardment of the besieged territory.
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Iranian, Swiss FMs discuss Gaza situation
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and his Swiss counterpart Ignazio Cassis have discussed developments in the Palestinian territories including the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.
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UN Security Council approves humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza after 40 days
Tehran, IRNA - The UN Security Council has voted in favor of a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to allow for the provision of humanitarian aid after 40 days.
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Foreign ministers of Iran, Jordan discuss draft UNSC resolution on Gaza
Tehran, IRNA - The foreign ministers of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Jordan have met to discuss a draft resolution of the United Nations General Assembly calling for cessation of Israeli atrocities in Gaza Strip.
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Iran actively pushes for vetoing US draft resolution on Palestine: FM
New York, IRNA – Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian has said that the Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations made all-out efforts to stop voting for a unilateral draft resolution proposed by the United States in favor of the Zionist regime.
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Iran urges Security Council to refrain from weaponizing sanctions
New York, IRNA – Iran’s ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations has urged the UN Security Council to refrain from using sanctions as a weapon against countries for political purposes.
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Iran backs full withdrawal of ‘illegal foreign forces’ from Syria: Envoy
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has said that his country backs the Syrian government’s demand for the complete withdrawal of “all illegal foreign military forces” from the Arab country.
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UN Security Council strongly condemns Shah Cheragh terror attack
New York, IRNA – The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on the Shah Cheragh shrine in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz.
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Iran UN envoy urges ‘constructive engagement’ with Taliban
New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeid Iravani has called for “constructive engagement” with the de facto Taliban government in Afghanistan.
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UN Security Council meets on JCPOA
New York, IRNA – The United Nations Security Council on Monday afternoon Eastern Time began its meeting on the latest report of the Secretary-General on the implementation of resolution 2231 that endorsed the Iran nuclear deal.
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Iran envoy calls on UNSC to strongly condemn Shiraz terror attack
Tehran, IRNA – Iran’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani on Thursday called on the UN Security Council to strongly condemn the terrorist attack in Shiraz that left 15 people dead.
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Iran tells UN it used military force against terrorists in Iraq after diplomacy failed
New York, IRNA – The Permanent Mission of the Islamic of Iran to the United Nations sent a letter to the head of the Security Council, elaborating on the country’s reasons for its recent military action against terrorist groups in northern Iraq.