Friday, December 19, 2025

Iran-UN Relations

Iran, UNICEF to Work Together to Contain Coronavirus Pandemic

The Iranian Ministry of Cooperatives, Labour and Social Welfare is to launch a joint cooperation program with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in preventing and treating the disease caused by the COVID-19 virus.

UNSC Meeting Yet Another Defeat for US: Iran President

The Iranian President says Tuesday’s meeting of the UN Security Council held to review the implementation of UNSC Resolution 2231 was yet another defeat for Washington.

Foreign Minister Zarif Addresses UN Security Council Meeting

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Mohammad Javad Zarif has addressed a virtual meeting of the United Nations Security Council on the implementation of Resolution 2231.

US Alone in Anti-Iran Stance at UN Security Council: Envoy

Iran’s ambassador to the UN says the US has been isolated by other members of the UN Security Council with regards to its demand that an arms embargo on Iran be extended.

US Will Fail to Extend Iran’s Arms Embargo: Spokesman

Iran says the United States’ attempts to extend the arms embargoes against the Islamic Republic will fail as Tehran’s consultations with other members of the Security Council show they are all against this move.

UN Security Council Weakened by US Support for Israel: Iran Envoy

The Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations has called the plan to annex the occupied Palestinian territories to Israel a violation of international law, saying the United States, with its continued support for the Israeli regime, has made the Security Council ineffective in dealing with the issue.

Iran, UN Express Concern over US ‘Caesar Sanctions’ on Syria

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen and Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian Foreign Minister in special political affairs, have discussed the latest developments in Syria.

Iran Condemns UN’s ‘Biased’ Human Rights Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyyed Abbas Mousavi has condemned the adoption of a resolution on the human rights situation in Iran at the 43rd meeting of the UN Human Rights Council.

Iranian Spokesman Supports UN Human Rights Council Meeting on Racism in US

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has voiced support for a two-day emergency meeting of the United Nations Human Rights Council about racism in the United States.

Iran Censures UN for Taking Saudi-Led Coalition Off Child Rights Blacklist

Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has slammed the United Nations for its double standards on human rights after the UN chief’s decision to remove the Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen from a list of violators of children's rights.

Rouhani Decries US Bid to Extend Iran Arms Embargo

President Hassan Rouhani has cautioned that the US’ attempt to ruin an important achievement of the 2015 nuclear deal by maintaining an arms embargo on Iran will draw reaction from Tehran.

Zarif Denies Saudi Oil Facilities Were Hit by Iranian-Made Missiles

Iran’s foreign minister has dismissed as baseless the UN Secretariat's claim that the missiles which hit the installations of the Saudi Aramco company were of Iranian origin.

Iran Refutes UN’s Allegations about Aramco Missile Attack

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has dismissed the allegations made by the United Nations Secretariat that the missile used in attacks on Saudi oil facilities last year were of Iranian origin, saying the accusations have been raised under political pressures from Washington and Riyadh.

Iran Calls on UN to Help with Extradition of Financial Criminals

Iran has urged the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime to help the Islamic Republic arrest the criminals who have fled Iran and return the money they have embezzled.

Iran Complains to IAEA about US’ Unlawful Behaviours

Iran’s Ambassador to the International Atomic Energy Agency has complained to the IAEA about the United States’ violations and unlawful behaviours.

‘Russia, China Unlikely to Veto US Bid to Extend Iran Arms Embargo’

An Iranian analyst believes that it looks increasingly unlikely that Russia and China will wield their veto power in the UN Security Council to oppose an attempt by the United States to extend an arms embargo against Iran.

Iranian Diplomat, UN Envoy Discuss Syria Developments

The United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Syria Geir O. Pedersen has discussed the latest developments in Syria with Ali-Asghar Khaji, a senior assistant to Iranian foreign minister in special political affairs.

Sanctions Hindering Move Towards Sustainable Development, Iran Tells UN

The Seventh Asia Pacific Forum on Sustainable Development has been held as a virtual meeting chaired by the UN undersecretary general and the executive secretary of the United Nations Economic and Social Council for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP).

US Breach of UN Resolution 2231 Mockery of Intl. Law: Iran

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations says the United States’ violation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231 makes a mockery of international regulations.

Iran FM Pens Letter to UN Chief on US Bans

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has written a letter to Antonio Guterres, the Secretary General of the United Nations, to complain about the US' unilateral sanctions on Iran.

Iran Warns of ‘Dire Consequences’ If Arms Embargo Extended

Iran's president has warned the US and its allies that Tehran will never accept any breach of UNSCR 2231 and that it will have dire consequences for them.

Iran Says UN Security Council’s Violation of JCPOA Not Acceptable

Iran’s Government Spokesman says the violation of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action by the United Nations Security Council is not tolerable.

UN Chief Hails Iran’s Efforts for Yemen Ceasefire

Secretary-General of the United Nations Antonio Guterres has commended the Islamic Republic of Iran for its contribution to a ceasefire in Yemen. UN Secretary-General Antonio...

Iran Dismisses UK, French Stances on Satellite Launch

The spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran has rejected the stances adopted by France and the UK on the launch of Iranian homegrown Noor satellite as a result of double standards and accepting the US bullying policies.

Tehran Urges Rome to Take Action against US Inhumane Measures

President Hassan Rouhani says Iran expects European countries, especially Italy, to take action against the US inhumane measures and its violation of international rules in the current difficult circumstances.

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