UN and the puzzle of Cyprus
The “Cyprus file” is still open at the United Nations. UN officials have stated that the perspective of resolving the disputes over this issue remains positive. This is while Greek and Cypriot officials have said that reaching any agreement on this issue requires Turkey’s cooperation. On the other hand, Greece and Cyprus play an important […]
Three guarantor states determined to eliminate all terrorists
Permanent Representative of Iran to the UN said that Iran, Russia and Turkey, as three guarantor states, are determined to continue cooperation to eliminate all terrorists. Gholamali Khoshroo made the remarks on Tuesday, addressing the Security Council meeting on the situation in the Middle East. He stressed that the three guarantors are determined to continue […]
Iran urges UN to provide development, reconstruction aids to Afghanistan
Iran’s diplomatic mission to the United Nations has linked Afghanistan’s security with economic, social progress in the country, adding “any attempt to disrupt the vital project of Chabahar, will hinder the process of peace and development in Afghanistan.” Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Gholamali Khoshroo emphasized […]
Iran UN envoy calls on UNSC to adopt tough measures against Zionist policies
Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN Gholam-Ali Khoshroo in his speech considered occupation of Palestine by the Zionist regime as the main factor of all conflicts in the Middle East. Recent meeting of United Nations Security Council (UNSC) was held in Gaza Strip with a focus on the critical situation in the Middle East and […]
UN rights body adopts 5 anti-Israel resolutions, urges arms embargo
In a major diplomatic blow to Israel, the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) has adopted five resolutions against Tel Aviv, urging an international ban on arms sales to the regime over its atrocities in the occupied Palestinian territories. The resolutions were adopted Friday at the end of the UNHCR’s 37th session, which lasted for […]
UN uses human rights as cover-up to protect terrorists
Head of Iran’s High Council of Human Rights censured United Nations for using double standards in pursuing human rights to protect terrorists and defend acts of terror. Mohammad Javad Larijani, the Secretary General of Iran’s High Council for Human Rights, made the remarks in his address at the 37th annual session of the UN Human Rights […]
Russia vetoes UK-drafted resolution targeting Iran
Russia has vetoed on Monday the United Kingdom-drafted resolution on Yemen during a UN Security Council vote. Russian Ambassador to the United Nations Vassily Nebenzia said prior to the vote that Moscow cannot support the draft resolution. “The Russian Federation cannot support the draft resolution proposed by our British colleagues for the extension for the […]
UN expected to vote on Iran for alleged arms violation
TEHRAN – The UN Security Council is expected to vote on Monday on a British-drafted resolution that would condemn Iran for allegedly violating a UN arms embargo against Yemen. The resolution claims that has Iran has been providing missiles and drones to Houthi fighters in Yemen. “We are still working on the text, but the […]
Ending Syrians suffering requires UN resolutions
Syria’s Permanent Representative at the UN Bashar al-Jaafari said that ending the suffering of Syrians doesn’t require showboating sessions or forming UN committees; it only requires applying the 30 resolutions issued by the UN. In a speech after the Security Council voted on a resolution calling for the cessation of combat activities in Syria for […]
UN Chief ‘following closely’ latest escalation in Syria
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres is following closely the latest escalation of hostilities in Syria and reminding all parties to the conflict that they have to adhere to the international law, Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN chief, said in a statement. “The Secretary General is following closely the alarming military escalation throughout Syria and the […]