UN Using New Voting Procedure amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The UN General Assembly adopted a new voting procedure Friday for the upcoming election of new members of the Security Council aimed at preventing a large gathering and ensuring social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Iran UN Envoy Slams US’ Preposterous False Claim on JCPOA
Iran’s Ambassador to the UN Majid Takht Ravanchi lashed out at the US for imposing penalties on the other countries for compliance with the UNSC resolutions, saying Washington’s claim that it is still a participant to the JCPOA is both preposterous and false.
UN Warns of Patent Rows Delaying Coronavirus Vaccine
The UN patent agency has hailed the push to create a coronavirus vaccine and make it globally available, but warned against allowing copyright rows to overshadow and delay the process.
US is not allowed to disrupt legal trade
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif said that legal trade continues around the world, and the United States is not allowed to disrupt any legal trade.
COVID-19 Wake-Up Call for All Nations
United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Monday that the COVID-19 pandemic is the greatest challenge of our age and it must be a wake-up call for all nations.
UN Chief Warns of Growing Psychological Suffering from Coronavirus
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged governments, civil society, and health authorities Wednesday to urgently address mental health needs arising from the coronavirus pandemic, warning that psychological suffering is increasing.
Israeli Annexation of West Bank to Spark New Intifada in Region
Iran's Judiciary Chief warned the Israeli regime and the US that annexing parts of the West Bank to the occupied territories will trigger a new Intifada (uprising) in Palestine and the region.
Swiss Channel Insufficient for Iran’s Needs
Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said a humanitarian banking channel that Switzerland has set up to provide medicine and other supplies to Iran is insufficient to meet the country’s demands.
U.N Urged to Safeguard Its Reputation Over U.S. Violation of JCPOA
Foreign Minister Mohammad-Javad Zarif has written a letter to United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to elaborate on the U.S. violations of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and the UN Security Council Resolution 2231, demanding the international body to safeguard its reputation.
UN: WHO Funding Should Not Be Cut amid COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic requires an unprecedented global response, and reducing the funding of the World Health Organization, which champions that response, is untimely, UN Secretary-General says.