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Deputy FM: Zarif Had a Harsh Conversation with UN’s Ban

IFP Editorial Staff -
Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Seyyed Abbas Araqchi said the report by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon about Resolution 2231 elicited a harsh response from Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.
Nuclear

Coincidence of Ban and Merkel’s Anti-Iran Remarks Heralds New Plot: Salehi

IFP Editorial Staff -
Head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran (AEOI) Ali Akbar Salehi blasted recent remarks by the UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon and German Chancellor Angela Merkel as indicative of a new plot being hatched against Tehran.
Foreign Policy

Iran Urges UN’s Unbiased Report on US Failure to Meet JCPOA Undertakings

IFP Media Wire -
An official at Iran’s Foreign Ministry on Friday called on UN chief to avoid making biased reports on Iran’s compliance with a nuclear deal with six world powers, recommending Ban Ki-moon to release realistic reports instead, about US failure to honor the JCPOA.
Foreign Policy

NAM Deplores US Violation of Principle of Sovereign Immunity

Emad Askarieh -
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) sent a letter to the UN chief to condemn the violation of principles of sovereign immunity of states by the US, saying the rulings issued by US courts against other countries, like Iran, run counter to the fundamental principles of international law.
Finance

UN Says Open to Help Resolve Iran-US Assets Dispute

Emad Askarieh -
The United Nations on Friday suggested it would be willing to assist in a dispute between Tehran and Washington after Iran requested UN help in convincing the United States to stop what the Islamic Republic says are violations of state immunity.
Americas

Zarif Sends Official Letter to UN Chief over US Asset Seizure: Full Text

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif sent a letter to the United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon, stressing that Tehran will take whatever action to get back the Central Bank of Iran’s assets that the US has recently seized under a court ruling.
Foreign Policy

Spokesman Questions Legitimacy of Appointing UN Human Rights Rapporteur for Iran

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari censured the recent re-appointment of Ahmed Shaheed as the UN Special Rapporteur on the Situation of Human Rights in Iran, saying the decision has no legal basis.
Hard News

Iran: Missile tests are legitimate measures to boost defense might

Emad Askarieh -
Permanent Representative and Ambassador to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo said on Friday that Iran's recent ballistic missile tests were part of ongoing efforts of the armed forces to strengthen the country's legitimate defense capabilities.
Hard News

Israel poses threat to global peace: Iran IAEA envoy

Emad Askarieh -
Iran says the Israeli regime’s arsenal of nuclear warheads is “a real threat” against regional and international peace and security.
Hard News

Iran, Saudi Arabia must compromise, resolve Mideast tensions: UN

Emad Askarieh -
United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon says Iran and Saudi Arabia should compromise and interact responsibly vis-à-vis the tensions in the Middle East.
Foreign Policy

Iran Not to Let Saudi-Triggered Tensions Ruin Syria Peace Efforts: FM

Emad Askarieh -
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif reaffirmed the country’s “responsible and constructive” attitude toward regional crises, pledging that Tehran will not allow the tensions provoked by Saudi Arabia to undermine the efforts for the settlement of the crisis in Syria.
Hard News

Iran to report Saudi raid on Sana’a mission to UN: Official

Emad Askarieh -
A senior Iranian official says the Islamic Republic is set to submit a report to the United Nations over the Saudi air raid on Tehran’s mission in the Yemeni capital, Sana’a.
Hard News

Opposition groups must contribute to peace in Syria: Iran FM

Emad Askarieh -
He said the opposition group in Syria should have no link with terrorist groups, including al-Qaeda, Daesh, al-Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham.
Foreign Policy

Iran to present updated WAVE version to UN: Official

Golrokh Askarieh -
The Iranian Ambassador to the UN says the Supreme Leader’s letter was aimed at presenting a genuine viewpoint from inside the Muslim world on the fight against terrorism for the youth.
Foreign Policy

Resolution against Iran, Russia to discredit UN: Envoy

Golrokh Askarieh -
Iran has said that the UN resolution against Tehran and Moscow is aimed at undermining the campaign against terrorism and will only discredit the UN and its General Assembly.
Foreign Policy

Iran rejects UN human rights resolution as politically-motivated

Golrokh Askarieh -
Foreign Ministry spokesman Hossein Jaberi Ansari has said that Iran opposes any instrumental and political use of human rights against independent countries.
Crisis

Amir Abdollahian, UN envoy discuss Yemen crisis

Emad Askarieh -
Iran is ready to help with the resumption of national dialogue in Yemen, Amir Abdollahian said in a phone conversation with Ismail Ould Cheikh.
Hard News

NAM reiterates UN structural reforms

Emad Askarieh -
Iran’s ambassador to the UN has said that NAM urges the Special Committee on the UN Charter to review the legal nature of the implementation of Chapter IV.
Hard News

Leader aide urges immediate end to wars in Syria, Yemen

Emad Askarieh -
Terrorists from more than 80 countries are engaged in a war against the legitimate governments of the Middle East, Velayati said.
Hard News

Iran supports Iraq solidarity, sovereignty: Senior MP

Emad Askarieh -
Borujerdi criticized the lack of determination on the side of the US and its European and regional allies to fight terrorism and extremism.
Hard News

Iran deputy FM urges UN to save Yemeni lives against Saudi aggression

Emad Askarieh -
Attacks on residential areas, schools, and hospitals are in flagrant violation of humanitarian laws and rules, deputy foreign minister Amir-Abdollahian said.
Foreign Policy

What President Rouhani told UN General Assembly (full text)

Golrokh Askarieh -
President Rouhani has called on Riyadh to meet its international obligations and grant access for identification and return of bodies of those who were killed in the Mina tragedy.
Foreign Policy

Afkham: Anti-Iran human rights report lacks legal foundation

Golrokh Askarieh -
Afkham said the report embarks on misinterpreting human rights situation in Iran, thus losing the chance to offer an impartial analysis.
Foreign Policy

Iran’s Rouhani urges UN to press Saudi over Mina tragedy

Golrokh Askarieh -
It is imperative that the UN Secretary General [Ban Ki-moon] remind the Riyadh government of its legal and human obligations,” Rouhani said.
Hard News

Araghchi: Model United Nations can promote better understanding of the organization

Emad Askarieh -
Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that the Iran nuclear deal and Resolution 2231 are unique in the history of the United Nations.
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