Iranian women thrive despite Western-imposed sanctions: envoy

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Zahra Ershadi, has reaffirmed the unwavering determination of Iranian women in the face of Western-imposed sanctions, emphasizing their role in shaping a more just and progressive society.

Araghchi: Israeli nukes threaten global peace

Iran FM addresses the elephant in the room at UN Disarmament Conference

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the greatest threat to global stability comes from Israel’s nuclear arsenal and its ongoing aggression in West Asia.

Iran’s top diplomat holds key meetings in Geneva on regional stability

TEHRAN – Abbas Araghchi, Iran’s Foreign Minister, has engaged in a series of high-level diplomatic meetings on the sidelines of with the UN Disarmament Conference and the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva.

At UN, Iran slams 'colonial' US plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's permanent ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has strongly condemned a US plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from the Gaza Strip, calling it a blatant violation of international law and human rights.

Tehran urges UN action against Israel’s violations in Lebanon

TEHRAN – The United Nations Special Coordinator for Lebanon, Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Tehran on Tuesday to discuss the latest political and security developments in Lebanon.

Iran stresses commitment to fight terrorism and uphold regional peace in letter to UN

TEHRAN – The Permanent Mission of Iran to the United Nations reaffirmed the country’s unwavering dedication to combating terrorism and promoting regional peace and stability under international law.

Sanctions harming children’s rights in Iran, says deputy minister at UN review

TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy for Human Rights and International Affairs at the Ministry of Justice has addressed the detrimental effects of unjust sanctions on efforts towards advancing children's rights in Iran.

Accusations of arms smuggling to Lebanon ‘baseless’, Iran refutes Israeli regime’s claims

TEHRAN – In a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres and the rotating President of the Security Council, Iran has categorically denied allegations from the Israeli regime that it has been smuggling advanced weapons systems to Lebanon.

Iran criticizes West’s double standards in human rights, calls for accountability over sanctions

TEHRAN – Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Minister for Legal and International Affairs, has sharply criticized the double standards and biased human rights mechanisms that he claims are undermining global justice.

Simulated UN session helps Iranian youth develop critical thinking, negotiation skills

TEHRAN –The International Studies Journal (ISJ) non-governmental organization with support from United Nations Information Center (UNIC) in Tehran has organized a simulated session of the UN General Assembly for Iranian Youth to promote critical thinking and negotiation skills.

ESCAP, ESCWA to drive United Nations efforts on sand and dust storms

TEHRAN — At the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) in Riyadh, the Asian and Pacific Centre for the Development of Disaster Information Management (APDIM) of ESCAP and the Arab Centre for Climate Change Policies (ACCCP) of ESCWA took over the co-chairship of the UN Coalition on Combating Sand and Dust Storms.

Iran urges expulsion of Israel from UN women’s commission

TEHRAN – Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has demanded Israel's expulsion from the UN Commission on the Status of Women (UNCSW). 

Unilateral sanctions undermine sovereignty, says Iranian envoy

TEHRAN – Iran's UN envoy to Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denounced unilateral sanctions as violations of international law and attacks on national sovereignty.

Iran calls for revocation of Israel’s UN membership over war crimes in Gaza

TEHRAN – Iran's ambassador to the United Nations has urged the international community to revoke the Zionist regime's membership in the United Nations General Assembly, citing significant breaches of the United Nations Charter and international law.

Iran condemns Israeli obstruction of UNRWA aid to Palestinian refugees 

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has condemned Israel's recent actions aimed at hindering the operations of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) for Palestine refugees in the occupied territories. 

DOE stresses need for enhancing ties with UN

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) has underscored the need to expand cooperation with the United Nations.

Iran demands UN condemnation of Israeli targeting of Iranian citizens in Lebanon

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has formally demanded that the UN Security Council condemn the targeting of two Iranian citizens in Lebanon by Israeli forces.

Araqchi warns Israel's growing aggression risks unpredictable outcome

TEHRAN – Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held phone conversations with both his French counterpart, Jean-Noel Barrot, and United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, expressing deep concern over Israel's ongoing aggression against Lebanon and Gaza.

Iran attending ExCom annual session

TEHRAN –An Iranian delegation led by Nader Yar-Ahmadi, an official with the National Organization for Migration, is participating in the 75th Annual Session of the Executive Committee of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (ExCom) being held from October 14 to 19 in Geneva, Switzerland.

Israel will carry out more attacks against UN, warns Iran’s embassy in Spain

TEHRAN – Iran’s embassy in Spain has warned that Israel will make sure to attack more UN positions in the future after two UN peacekeepers were wounded in attacks on UN peacekeeping forces' bases in southern Lebanon.

Lebanon's sovereignty must be respected, demands Iran's UN envoy amidst regional crisis

TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, delivered a scathing condemnation of Israel's ongoing aggression in Lebanon during a UN Security Council meeting on “the situation in the Middle East”. 

UN concerned about impact of north Gaza evacuation orders on polio campaign

United Nations officials voiced concerns on Friday that an Israeli offensive and evacuation orders in northern Gaza might affect the second phase of its polio vaccination campaign set to start next week.

UN rights office: Over 100 medics and emergency workers killed in Lebanon since Oct. 2023

The UN human rights office said on Friday that over 100 medics and emergency workers have been killed in Lebanon amid Israel’s attacks in the country since October 2023.

Global action needed to ensure Israel pays for atrocities: Iranian diplomat

TEHRAN – Ali Bahreini, the Iranian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office in Geneva has urged for prompt measures to halt Israel's actions in Lebanon and Palestine, emphasizing the need to hold the regime accountable for its offenses.

Iran says UN must intervene to stop growing Israeli aggression in West Asia

TEHRAN – Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman has denounced Israel’s continued attacks against civilians in Lebanon, Gaza, and the West Bank, calling on the United Nations to finally take action to halt the regime’s aggression. 

Tehran urges UNSC to impose ‘severe sanctions’ against Israel

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy foreign minister for political affairs has called on the UN Security Council to implement stringent sanctions against Israel based on Chapter 7 of the UN Charter.