Int'l Relations

Gharibabadi: Iran, European powers reaffirm commitment to diplomacy in Istanbul meeting

Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, announced that Iran and three key European countries – France, Germany, and the UK– remain committed to preserving and utilizing diplomacy effectively.

Iran rejects US accusations at UN Security Council meeting on Yemen

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has strongly rejected recent accusations made by the United States during a UN Security Council session on Yemen, calling them “baseless and cynical.”

Iran’s Embassy at Vatican congratulates election of new Pope 

Iran’s Embassy at the Vatican has in a post on X congratulated the election of Cardinal Robert Prevost as the leader of the Roman Catholic Church. 

Iran’s UN mission says “facts won’t change in Oval Office” amid name dispute over Persian Gulf

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations strongly responded Wednesday to circulating rumors that the US President Donald Trump may attempt to alter the historical name of the Persian Gulf.

Iran denies destabilizing Syria, calls for end to occupation

Iran's permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, has firmly rejected claims of Iranian involvement in destabilizing Syria during a UN Security Council meeting on the Middle East situation.

New figures: Iran-Saudi trade sees astonishing 6,483% growth

Iran's non-oil trade with Saudi Arabia skyrocketed by an unprecedented 6,483% in the past 12 months, marking the most dramatic growth among all neighboring countries as the former rivals continue to mend relations, according to official customs data released Friday.

Iran rejects claims of hosting al-Qaeda members on its soil

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN Amir Saeed Iravani has strongly denied claims that some al-Qaeda members are inside Iran.

Iran’s UN envoy denies destabilizing role in Syria

Iran’s UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani rejected allegations of Iranian interference in Syria during a Security Council briefing on the Middle East on Tuesday, stating Tehran supports "a Syrian-led political solution" through free elections.

Iran rejects UN human rights mechanisms, vows non-cooperation with fact-finding mission

The Iranian Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, declared on Tuesday that Iran will not cooperate with the UN’s fact-finding mission under any circumstances.

UN Envoy warns about dire consequences of US hostile actions against Iran

Following the recent threats from US officials against Iran, the ambassador and permanent representative of the Islamic Republic to the UN warned that any aggressive actions would have dire consequences, for which Washington would bear full responsibility.

Iran, China, Russia hold trilateral meeting in Beijing, support diplomacy regarding Tehran nuclear issue

A trilateral meeting between Iran, China, and Russia was held in Beijing on Friday to discuss several issues, including the latest developments on Iran’s nuclear issue and the lifting of Western sanctions.

Iran UN Envoy condemns Trump’s threat to use force against Tehran

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the UN has strongly condemned US President Donald Trump's threat to use force against Tehran, as deeply alarming and irresponsible. Amir Saeid Iravani made the remarks in a letter to the UN chief and the president of the Security Council on Tuesday.

Iran UN envoy refutes Israel’s claims as baseless, warns of its non-compliance

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, in a letter to the UN Security Council, dismissed Israel’s claims regarding the smuggling of advanced w‌e‌a‌pon systems from Iran to Lebanon as baseless, emphasizing that the Security Council must compel this regime to immediately stop its repeated violations of Lebanon's territorial integrity and withdraw its forces from southern Lebanon.

President Pezeshkian lays wreath at Unknown Soldier’s Tomb in Moscow

Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian began his official visit to Moscow by laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Expert: Russia sees Iran as key partner in shaping new world order

The head of the Russian Center for Middle Eastern Studies, believes that Moscow views Iran as a key partner in establishing a new world order aimed at ending the destructive hegemony of the West in international affairs and the global economy.

Iran warns of strong reaction to snapback mechanism threats

Iran's ambassador and permanent envoy to the UN has warned that any threat by the West to invoke the snapback mechanism to restore previous sanctions would be met with a firm response from Tehran.

Iran envoy condemns US-Israel coordinated attempts to destabilize Syria

The Iranian ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations in New York has emphasized the coordinated efforts of the United States and Israel to destabilize Syria. Amir Saeed Iravani stated that Tehran remains steadfast in supporting the Syrian government and people in their fight against terrorism.

Iran UN mission dismisses allegations of chemical weapons production 

The Islamic Republic of Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has denied recent reports claiming that the country is producing and acquiring chemical weapons based on fentanyl. 

Iran says ready for both cooperation and confrontation

The spokesperson for the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Behrouz Kamalvandi, has said while Iran is prepared to confront threats, it prefers engagement over confrontation.

Iran dismisses ‘baseless’ claims by US, UK over regional tensions, Ukraine war

Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations hit back at the United States and the United Kingdom for shifting the blame for their support for the Israeli genocidal crimes in the Gaza Strip by leveling unfounded accusations against Tehran.

Tehran denies hiring Iranians in Israel to kill Zionist officials 

Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations has flat-out rejected the Israeli regime’s allegation that the Islamic Republic is hiring Iranians living in occupied Palestine for the assassination of Israeli officials.

UN Security Council condemns terrorist attack in Iran’s Taftan

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has strongly condemned a terrorist attack in southeastern Iranian Taftan County in Sistan and Baluchestan province last week that claimed the lives of ten border guards.

Iran’s UN envoy voices deep concern about humanitarian crisis in Gaza; says aids halted for 2 weeks

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations Amir Saeed Iravani has voiced grave concerns over the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza during a UN Security Council meeting.

Iran’s UN envoy slams Israel’s aggression; UNSC urges restraint

Iranian ambassador to the United Nations has strongly condemned Israel’s recent aggression against Iran as a blatant violation of international law, asserting Tehran’s potential retaliation will be in accordance with the international law.

Iran Leader calls for creation of int’l coalition against Israel

Iran’s Leader Ayatollah Sayyed Ali Khamenei has called on the international community to establish a political, economic, or if necessary, military coalition against the Israeli regime.

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