United Nations (43)

President Pezeshkian departs for New York

In order to participate in the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Iran's President Masoud Pzeshkian leaves Tehran for New York on Sunday (September 22, 2024).
Iranian Cleric calls for UN chief's resignation

A member of Iran’s Assembly of Leadership Experts demanded the resignation of the UN Secretary-General over the genocidal war in Gaza in a letter.
Al Abbas Shrine Discusses Joint Cooperation with Office of United Nations in Geneva

The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine discusses ways of joint cooperation with the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights at the United…
Pakistani FM Urges UN To Take Notice Of BJP’s Blasphemous Remarks

Calling on the UN to take notice of the recent blasphemous statements made by BJP officials in India, Pakistan has stated that the organization's silence could be taken as complicity, which would…
Iran envoy warns against Israel’s brutalities against Palestinians

The conflict in Palestine can only be resolved if the occupation ends and the inalienable rights of the Palestinian people are fully recognized, restored, and protected, resulting in full restoration…
Israel closes crossing to Gaza Strip as UN calls for probe into al-Aqsa violence

Israeli officials said Palestinian workers and merchants from Gaza would be prevented from crossing on Sunday.
Iran, UN discuss positions toward CEDAW

Iran’s Vice-President for Women and Family Affairs Ensieh Khazali and the UN Women's Executive Director Sima Sami Bahous discussed Iran’s positions regarding the Convention on the Elimination…
The UN’s Int'l Day to Combat Islamophobia is a step in the right direction

Such an institutional approach clearly turns the question towards the UN itself, given its central role in creating the global framework for deradicalisation policies that have harmed many fundamental…
Iran reiterates its opposition to use of chemical weapons under any circumstances

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Majid Takht Ravanchi said that Iran reiterates its opposition to the use of chemical weapons by anyone,…
UN war crimes investigators: US needs to answer for air strikes in Syria

The US military never conducted an independent investigation into a 2019 bombing on the last bastion of the Daesh terror group, despite concerns about a secretive commando force which may have…
UN sets up racial discrimination commission for Israel, Palestine

Commission to seek amicable resolution to allegations by Palestine of racial discrimination by Israel.
Afghanistan sees improvement in security situation

UN data shows Daesh/ISIS behind most civilian casualties after Taliban regained power in Afghanistan.
Hunger-stricken Yemenis eat tree leaves to survive

Families in some of the worst-hit areas of Yemen, like Hajjah [northwest Yemen], are resorting to desperate measures like eating leaves to survive.
UN urged to help secure Zakzakys' passports

IHRC has written to the UN urging the organisation to intervene in the struggle to secure necessary travel documents for the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria.
FM reaffirms Iran approach to support political solution in Yemen

Iran’s Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian in a phone call with the UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres reiterated Iran approach to support a political solution in Yemen.
UN calls for preserving democratic values of Tunisian revolution

United Nations Secretary General Antonio Guterres has called for preserving the democratic values of the Tunisian revolution.
Iran rejects UNGA Holocaust Resolution

Iranian Foreign Ministry in a statement reacted to the Holocaust Resolution at the United Nations General Assembly, saying such a resolution is not considered as a consensus approach and is therefore…
Iran envoy calls for ensuring Afghans' human rights

Protection of human rights of all Afghans, including women and girls, their participation in the peace and security process as well as their legitimate aspirations must be ensured.
UN rights office warns over violent escalation in Yemen and beyond

Escalating conflict in Yemen has seen an alarming number of air and drone strikes already this year, notably against civilians and non-military targets, the UN rights office, OHCHR, said on Tuesday.
Iran FM slams US illegal presence in Syria

Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian referred to the illegal presence of US forces in Syria, as well as the Israeli attacks on the country, as disturbing the political settlement…
UN sounds alarm over hate crimes in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia

Glorification of war crimes, convicted war criminals triggering anxiety, tensions in communities, says UN rights office.
Iranian armed forces determined to continue Martyr Soleimani’s path

Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations stressed the fact that the Iranian armed forces are determined to vigorously continue Martyr Soleimani’s…
Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine presence on the map of the UN General Assembly

The al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine enhances its presence on the map of the United Nations General Assembly - Sustainable Development Goals.
UN Envoy Raps UN’s Biased Human Rights Resolution on Iran

The resolution exposes the hostile policy of its sponsors and their intention to incite Iranophobia.
Western side lacks initiative

The Foreign Minister warned that Iran will not tolerate threatening language.
Iran Condemns Inhumane, Illegal, Coercive Measures by US against Iranian People

The Islamic Republic of Iran considers the inhumane and illegal UCMs not only as one of the main obstacles but also as one of the main sources in creating humanitarian crises.
UN High Commissioner says human rights situation in occupied territories has become disastrous

Bachelet criticized Israel’s decision to designate six Palestinian human rights and civil society organizations as “terrorist” and “unlawful.”
UN Envoy Warns against Stealing Iranian Oil at Sea

We strongly warn about the continuation of this dangerous policy that exacerbates an already highly intense situation due to such arrogant unilateral policies.
Activist Groups Urge UN to Restore Scrutiny of War Crimes in Yemen

Tens of thousands of Yemenis have been injured and martyred in Saudi-led strikes, with the vast majority of them are civilians.
UNGA Adopts Anti-Israeli Resolutions on Al-Quds, Golan

The text calls the holy site in occupied Al-Quds solely by its Arabic name of Al-Haram Al-Sharif (Noble Sanctuary).