United Nations

70% of Gaza under Israeli military occupation or forced displacement order: U.N.

U.N. spokesperson Farhan Haq said that Israel brought 70% of the Gaza Strip under militarized zones, displacement orders, or regions affected by both occupation and displacement.

U.N. envoy calls for immediate end to Israeli attacks on Syria

United Nations special envoy for Syria Geir Pedersen asked Israel to immediately cease its attacks on Syria.

Foreign diplomats in New York pay tribute to victims of Bandar Abbas port explosion

Foreign diplomats conveyed their governments’ condolences to the people and government of Iran over the Shahid Rajaee Port explosion.

Israel depriving Gazans of basic survival needs, U.N. warns

The United Nations warned that Israel’s blockade and attacks in Gaza have cut off essential supplies, causing a severe humanitarian crisis and deliberate destruction of Palestinian life.

Civil society activists write to the U.N. to protest U.S. threats against Iran

Over 300 Iranian civil society activists reacted to U.S. military threats against Iran in a statement to the United Nations, warning that such threats endanger global peace.

Tehran rebukes United Nations Human Rights Council for adopting anti-Iran resolution

Iran’s envoy to the United Nations Office in Geneva, Switzerland, criticizes the UNHRC’s adoption of resolution L.20 on Iran’s human rights.

Israel steps up annexation of the occupied West Bank: U.N. report

U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk condemns the Israeli settlement activities as a war crime.

UNRWA chief warns of ‘catastrophic consequences’ if agency dismantled

The UNRWA chief warns that Israel’s attempts to dismantle the agency will not resolve the Palestinian refugee issue and could have catastrophic consequences.

Syria’s future has to be determined by its own people: Iranian envoy

UN condemns Israeli airstrike on Sana’a Airport

Tehran, IRNA - The United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Yemen has condemned the Israeli regime's attack on Sana’a International Airport.

Protesters in Tehran demand Israel’s expulsion from UN

Tehran, IRNA–Residents of Tehran have gathered in front of the United Nations office in the Iranian capital, calling for decisive and immediate action to expel the Israeli regime from the UN and other international bodies.

Turkish parl. speaker calls for suspension of Israel’s membership in UN

Tehran, IRNA - Turkish Parliament Speaker Numan Kurtulmuş has called for suspending the membership of the Israeli regime in the United Nations.

Iran calls for expulsion of Israel from United Nations

Tehran, IRNA -- Iran's Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi has called on Muslim and Arab countries to push for expulsion of the Israeli regime from the United Nations.

UN condemns increasing loss of life, civilian suffering in Lebanon

Tehran, IRNA – The escalating influence of the Israeli war against Lebanon “is of grave concern,” UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has said, condemning the increase in loss of life and civilian suffering in Lebanon.

Lebanon files formal complaint with UN against Israel

Tehran, IRNA - Lebanon has submitted a formal complaint to the UN Security Council and Secretary-General António Guterres regarding Israel’s violation of its territory.

UN rights chief terms Lebanon explosions violation of international law

New York, IRNA - The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has described the recent explosion of radio communication devices (pagers) in various parts of Lebanon as a violation of international law.

Iran says ‘manner and timing’ of its response will be least expected by Israel

New York, IRNA – Iran’s permanent mission to the United Nations says the Islamic Republic will carefully plan the timing and manner of its response to the Israeli assassination of Hamas’s political leader Ismail Haniyeh to ensure “maximum surprise” and “deterrence” are achieved.

UN chief regrets actions that prevent ceasefire in Gaza

New York, IRNA – United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has regretted actions that undermine peace efforts in Gaza and destabilize the West Asia region, including recent Israeli attacks in Lebanon and Iran that lead to the assassination two senior resistance leaders.

Iranian diplomat calls for Zionist expulsion from UN

London, IRNA – Iran’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.

11 countries decry visa denials and delays for UN events

Tehran, IRNA - A group of 11 countries, including Iran, have issued a statement condemning denials and delays in issuing visas for delegates participating in United Nations events as a “form of repression".

'US attempt to accuse Iran of violating UNSC Resolution 2231 unfounded'

New York, IRNA - Iran'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.

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.

Official censures inaction of international organizations against Iran terrorist attack

Tehran, IRNA – Secretary-General of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi has written a letter to UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk, criticizing the inaction of international organizations in the face of a recent terrorist attack in southeastern Iran.

Iran's 2 new victories at UN; vice-presidency of General Assembly, rapporteur of disarmament committee

New York, IRNA - The 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.

Iran human rights chief meets UN director for drugs, crime

Tehran, IRNA – Secretary-General of Iran's High Council for Human Rights Kazem Gharibabadi has held talks with Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Ghada Waly.

NGO slams UN inaction on plight of terror victim families in Iran

Tehran, IRNA - An Iranian non-governmental human rights advocacy group has slammed UN’s lack of action about plight of families of terrorism victims in the country.

Iran’s membership in 3 ECOSOC subsidiary bodies

New York, IRNA – The United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) has approved the membership of the Islamic Republic of Iran in three subsidiary bodies of the council.

Iran urges int’l community to combat spreading hatred against Muslims

New York, IRNA – Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani on Saturday called on the international community to make more contributions to combating hate speech and acts of hate against Muslims.   

Iran rejects presence of al-Qaeda leader in Iran

New York, IRNA – Iranian mission to the United Nations on Thursday refuted claims about the presence of the al-Qaeda leader in Iran.