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Iran calls U.S. complicit in Yemen calamity

Iran’s permanent mission to the UN has said since Saudi Arabia relies heavily on the Trump administration’s help in its war on Yemen, Washington is a complicit in the sufferings of the Yemeni people.

By Vahid Pourtajrishi

 EU welcomes decline of U.S. global hegemony: expert

TEHRAN _ Andy Storey, the professor of Politics and International Relations of Dublin University believes that Trump's recklessness may inadvertantly preciptate a faster decline of the U.S. than would otherwise have occurred, and possibly a desire on the part of European elites to create, for example, an independent military capacity.

Intl. environmental co-op must be fair, not hampered by sanctions, politicization

TEHRAN — We strongly believe in the fact that environmental problems are trans-boundary and trans-generational, and need to be solved through effective international cooperation mechanisms that are fair and not hampered by economic sanctions and politicization, Iranian environment official Kaveh Madani has said.

Iran’s UN ambassador: U.S. al-Quds move legitimizes occupation

TEHRAN – Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations said on Friday that Donald Trump’s recognition of al-Quds (Jerusalem) as the capital of Israel amounts to legitimizing occupation, IRNA reported.

China makes contributions to WFP Iran to support afghan and Iraqi refugees

TEHRAN – The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) welcomes China’s contribution to provide food assistance to Afghan and Iraqi refugees and promote education for refugee girls residing in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Iran, Russia, Turkey send Sochi statement to UN

TEHRAN – Iran, Russian and Turkey, as the three guarantors of the Syrian peace talks, have sent a letter to the United Nations secretary general and the president of the UN Security Council demanding that the final statement of their presidents in Sochi be registered as a UN Security Council document.

Zarif reiterates cooperation with UN on Afghanistan

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif on Monday reiterated Tehran’s support for peace and stability in Afghanistan, saying Tehran is ready to cooperate with the United Nations to help meet the needs of Afghanistan.

Takfiri ideology is Saudi born, Iran insists

An Iranian diplomat to the United Nation on Friday insisted on Tehran’s long-held belief that Takfiri ideologies are Saudi born that cannot be underestimated.

‘Saudi partnership in fight on terrorism is mockery of humanity’

Saudis kill more children in Yemen than terrorists, Iran says

Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN has said that Saudi Arabia is killing more children in Yemen than “Al-Qaeda, ISIS and Nusrah put together around the globe”.

By Mahmoud Abbas

Britain must atone for the Balfour declaration – and 100 years of suffering

Many British people will not know of Sir Arthur James Balfour, an early 20th century foreign secretary. For 12 million Palestinians, his name is all too familiar. On the 100th anniversary of the Balfour declaration, the British government should take the opportunity to make things right.

UN ratifies Iran-proposed nuclear disarmament resolution

Despite obstruction by the U.S. and its allies, the United Nations on Saturday approved a non-binding resolution proposed by Iran for nuclear disarmament.

‘Iran to respond appropriately to any violation of nuclear deal’

TEHRAN – The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations said on Tuesday that Tehran would respond appropriately to any violation of the nuclear deal, ISNA reported.

The elderly gather, play group games

TEHRAN — A crowd of senior Tehrani citizens gathered together, walked in groups and played group games at Tehran Theater Complex on Friday.

Iran, UN underline need for increased environmental co-op

TEHRAN — The UN resident coordinator and UNDP representative in Iran met with the chief of Iran’s Department of Environment, emphasizing the importance of greater environmental cooperation between Iran and the United Nations.

by Zahra Khezri

P4+1, EU would try to do their best to keep JCPOA alive: CARPO chief

Approving Iran as being non-compliant is U.S. difficult task

By Hamid Gholamzadeh

World peace festival kicked off in Republic of Korea

A Culture of Peace was envisioned at a Peace Festival at the 3rd Annual Commemoration of the WARP Summit.

Tehran hosts “women, the architects of peace” congress

TEHRAN – An international congress with the theme of “women, the architects of peace” was held here on Sunday on the occasion of the World Peace Day, which is annually marked on September 21.

No plan for Zarif-Tillerson meeting in UN, Iran says

TEHRAN – Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi said on Thursday that there will be no meeting between Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and his American counterpart Rex Tillerson on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly session in New York, ISNA reported.

UN special in Iran to discuss Syrian crisis

TEHRAN – United Nations Special Envoy for Syria, Staffan de Mistura, was set to visit Tehran to discuss the Syrian crisis with top Iranian officials, Press TV reported.

By Lee Jong-Wha

Planning for Korean reunification

The long-simmering North Korean nuclear crisis has reached a near boiling point. Last month, the Hermit Kingdom launched two intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of hitting major U.S. cities.

We need to preserve nuclear deal: UN 

Stephane Dujarric, the spokesman for the UN secretary general, told reporters on Tuesday that it is necessary to preserve the Iran nuclear agreement, formally called the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

Iran renews call to end Yemen crisis

TEHRAN – On Saturday, Iran renewed its call for steps to end the humanitarian crisis in Yemen.

By Jennifer Lind

Will Trump's hardball tactics work on China and North Korea?

As North Korea develops an intercontinental nuclear capability, President Donald Trump has veered from forbearance to frustration regarding China's role.

The UN’s listening tour in Libya

To piece this country back together and end its role in terrorism and migration to Europe, the United Nations has sent an envoy to listen to Libyans who want to reconcile.

By M.A. Saki

Nuclear security expert doubts UN treaty can lead to disarmament 

TEHRAN – 122 countries at the UN voted last July in a favor of a treaty that bans nuclear bombs, a move that a specialist in nuclear security believes would not work.

UN maritime agency praises Iran activities

TEHRAN – The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has appreciated Iran’s efforts and its participation in the international body’s activities, ILNA reported on Wednesday.