Iran-UN Relations

Iran FM, UN Envoy Discuss Syria in Tehran

Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with UN Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen in Tehran.

Iran Urges World Bodies to Stand against US Ban on Zarif

Iran's ambassador and permanent representative to the international organizations in Vienna Kazem Gharibabadi has condemned US sanctioning of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif, calling on the UN and other world bodies to stand against the bans.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Official Discuss Syria Peace in Nur-Sultan

Senior Assistant to Iran's Foreign Minister in Special Political Affairs Ali-Asghar Khaji has held talks with Khawla Matar, the Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Syria.

Iran Reveals New Evidence against UK Oil Tanker in Letter to UNSC

Iran has provided the United Nations Security Council with the legitimate ground for capturing a British oil tanker at the Strait of Hormuz, saying the tanker has damaged an Iranian fishing boat in an accident that has severely injured a number of fishermen.

Iran Slams US Bans on Its Diplomats in Talks with UN Chief

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has lashed out at the US’ restrictions on the movement of the staff of the Iranian mission to the UN in New York.

US Abusing Privilege of Hosting UN Headquarters

The US government’s decision to impose travel restriction on Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif during his stay in New York to take part at a UN meeting stands in stark contradiction to all international rules and serves as an abuse of the privilege to host the UN headquarters.

Iran Rejects AP’s Report on Missile Talks

Iran has categorically rejected the Associated Press’ misinterpretation of Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif’s comments about missile talks with the US.

Iran FM Departs for New York after Visa Controversy

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has finally left Tehran for New York in order to attend the annual meeting of the high-ranking officials of the United Nations Economic and Social Council.

Iran FM, UN Coordinator for Lebanon Meet in Tehran

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has held talks with the UN special coordinator for Lebanon, Jan Kubiš, in Tehran.

‘IAEA to Tip Balance in Favour of Iran in Forthcoming Meeting’

A political commentator says the Board of Governors of the UN’s nuclear watchdog will probably tip the balance in favour of Iran in its upcoming meeting.

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.

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