Iran-UN Relations

UN Security Council Calls on Iran, US to Sit for Talks

The UN Security Council has called on Iran and the United States to sit for talks to ease the escalating tension following the recent developments in the Persian Gulf.

A Feature on Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF)

The first edition of the Asia-Pacific Innovation Forum (APIF) was held in the Iranian capital of Tehran earlier this week by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) and the Iranian Vice-Presidency for Science and Technology.

Iran FM, UN ESCAP Chief Meet in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held a meeting with Executive Secretary of United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and Pacific (ESCAP), Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana, in Tehran.

Iran Hails Houthis’ Unilateral Pullout from Three Ports

Iran has lauded the unilateral withdrawal of Yemen’s National Salvation Government troops from the three port cities of Hudaydah, Ras Isa and Saleef as a “constructive move”.

UNESCO’s Education 2030 Agenda Serves US, UK Interests: Iran

Leader of Iran’s Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei says the West seeks to train soldiers and bondmen for the United States and the United Kingdom by implementing the UNESCO’s Education 2030 Agenda.

Trump’s Policy Is ‘Israel First’, Not ‘America First’

Iran's ambassador to the UN says the Israeli regime is the top priority for the United States, unlike the “America First” policy declared by President Donald Trump.

Iran FM Departs for New York to Attend UN Meeting

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif left Tehran for New York early Tuesday to attend the "International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace" meeting at the UN General Assembly.

Window of Diplomacy Not Closed Yet: Iran’s New UN Envoy

Iran’s new ambassador to the United Nations says it’s too early to say the window of diplomacy has closed, and that of war has opened in Iran’s ties with the US.

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Iraq Developments

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with Jeanine Hennis-Plasschaert, the new Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General for Iraq and head of the UN Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Iran, UN to Expand Space Cooperation

Iran's Ministry of Information and Communications Technology and the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) are to work together closely in the outer space domain.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief on US’ Blacklisting of IRGC

In a letter to the UN chief, Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif cautioned that the US and a number of puppet regimes will be held accountable for the dire consequences of the adventurous move to blacklist the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC).

Iran Appoints Takht-Ravanchi as New Ambassador to UN

Majid Takht-Ravanchi has been designated as Iran’s new ambassador and permanent representative to the United Nations, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi announced on Tuesday.

UN Chief Sympathizes with Iran over Deadly Floods

UN Secretary General António Guterres has, in a message, expressed sympathy with the Iranian government and nation over the latest floods leaving the country with terrible devastation.

Iran Raps UN for Extending Human Rights Rapporteur’s Mandate

Iran has condemned as “unjust and unwarranted” a UN Human Rights Council resolution to renew the mandate of the UN special rapporteur on the human rights situation in the Islamic Republic, saying it was a politically-motivated move by a few countries abusing UN mechanisms.

Iran FM Holds Talks with UN Chief, Iraqi Counterpart

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held separate phone conversations with Secretary General of the United Nations, António Guterres, and his Iraqi counterpart Mohamed Ali Alhakim.

Tehran Hosts Int’l Event on Women, Sustainability, Peace, Security

The second edition of the International Event on Women, Sustainability, Peace, and Security has been held in Tehran by Iran’s Vice-Presidency for Women and Family Affairs.

FM Zarif Meets World Diplomats in Munich

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, who is in Germany to attend the 55th Munich Security Conference, has held meetings with a number of world diplomats and his counterparts.

Iran Elected to UN Peacebuilding Commission

Members of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) have endorsed Iran’s membership in the world body’s Peacebuilding Commission despite the US pressure.

UN Official Praises Iran’s Role in Global Body

Director of the United Nations Information Centre in Tehran describes Iran’s role in the progress of the UN since its establishment as unprecedented and added the centre is proud of Iran’s presence and the role it plays in the UN.

US in No Position to Lecture Iran on UNSC Resolution 2231: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has dismissed a new US claim that Iran's launch of space rockets and missiles breaches a Security Council resolution that endorsed the 2015 nuclear deal, saying Washington has already violated that UN document and thus cannot comment on it.

Iran Urges UN to Remain Unaffected by Pressures over Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi has expressed hope that the UN would be able to play its key role in establishing peace in Yemen while remaining unaffected by different pressures.

Iran Welcomes Preliminary Deals between Yemeni Sides

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the agreements and understandings reached between the Yemeni warring sides brokered by the United Nations Secretary-General in Sweden.

Pompeo Once Again Mocks UN Security Council: Zarif

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif hits out at US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo for making another “mockery” of the UN Security Council (UNSC) by taking the podium there to brag about Washington’s violation of a resolution adopted by the same council on the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Iran Says Supports UN’s Mission to Resolve Yemen Crisis

Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qassemi says Tehran clearly and totally supports the United Nations’ mission to pursue a political solution to the ongoing crisis in Yemen.

Iran’s Top Envoy Named as First Vice Chair of UNCND

Iran’s ambassador to international organizations in Vienna has been designated as the first vice chair of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (UNCND).

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