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2024-12-28 15:59
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.
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2024-12-17 16:08
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.
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2024-12-14 11:13
UN General Assembly demands Gaza ceasefire
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2024-11-30 22:25
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).
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2024-11-22 19:39
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.
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2024-11-16 22:26
By Shahrokh Saei
Thirst for genocide
The West covers up Israeli unspeakable crimes and promotes its propaganda campaign
TEHRAN - Nothing is more synonymous with genocide than slaughtering defenseless civilians, in particular women and children.
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2024-11-09 19:45
By Wesam Bahrani
UN: women and children make up 70% of Gaza death toll
TEHRAN- The United Nations has confirmed the “horrific reality that has unfolded” for the Palestinian people in Gaza since October 2023.
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2024-11-08 20:17
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.
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2024-10-30 23:17
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.
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2024-10-30 15:01
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.
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2024-10-30 10:48
UN agencies condemn Israel's ban on UNRWA
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2024-10-25 19:30
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.
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2024-10-16 20:02
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.
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2024-10-16 14:43
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.
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2024-10-11 19:39
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.
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2024-10-11 19:38
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”.
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2024-10-11 18:20
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.
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2024-10-11 18:15
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.
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2024-10-05 22:05
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.
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2024-10-04 21:42
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.
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2024-10-04 21:41
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.
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2024-10-02 22:05
Israel declares UN chief 'persona non grata'
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz on October 2 declared UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “persona non grata” and barred him from entering Israel, claiming Guterres had not “unequivocally” condemned Iran's retaliatory attack, The Cradle reported.
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2024-09-30 18:24
By ZHANG Yuan
A better future for humanity cannot be achieved without upholding globalization and multipolarity
SHANGHAI, China - The curtain descended on the United Nations Summit of the Future on September 23 in New York. It ushered in many new opportunities and new ideas for global governance. Although the world is still facing a series of global challenges such as war, poverty and displacement, there is a general consensus among participants that working together to reduce the security deficit, promote sustainable human development, oppose zero-sum games, and enhance the discourse power of the Global South can cope with chaos and risks.
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2024-09-29 21:50
Araqchi critiques UN Security Council's inability to curb Israeli crimes
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has expressed frustration at the UN Security Council’s failure to address the ongoing crises in the West Asia, particularly following the recent assassination of Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Hezbollah.
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2024-09-28 21:03
U.S. complicit in Israeli war crimes in Lebanon: Iran FM
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has vocally condemned the recent lethal assaults by the Israeli regime on Beirut, while also criticizing the United States for its complicity in these actions.
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2024-09-27 22:42
Araqchi highlights enhancing bilateral ties in high-level talks on UNGA sidelines
TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has held a series of high-profile meetings with global leaders and foreign ministers on the sidelines of the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, strengthening bilateral relations and discussing key regional and international issues.
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2024-09-27 22:34
By Xavier Villar
Iranian president debut UNGA speech: a call for ‘honest dialogue’
MADRID – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian made his debut at the United Nations General Assembly with a powerful speech addressing the Israel-Palestine conflict, condemning the atrocities committed against the people of Gaza.
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2024-09-25 19:43
Tehran criticizes crackdown on US, European protesters opposing Israeli policies
TEHRAN – Iran's Ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahraini, has delivered a sharp rebuke of the United States and European nations for their handling of protests and support for Israeli actions during the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council.
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2024-09-24 21:00
UN chief: World cannot afford Lebanon to become another Gaza
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned member states Tuesday about Lebanon “becoming another Gaza” amid escalating tensions with Israel.
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2024-09-22 22:14
Pezeshkian criticizes UN's response to Israeli actions ahead of General Assembly
TEHRAN – Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has voiced strong criticism of the United Nations' response to the actions of the Israeli regime in the region.