Zarif, Haniyeh discuss U.S. draft resolution against Hamas

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif and Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh held a phone conversation on Monday discussing latest developments in Palestine including the U.S. draft resolution against Hamas at the UN General Assembly.

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Macron's Anti-Iran Mission

French President Emmanuel Macron continues to play an invisible, but uninterrupted game on the U.S. ground. In August 2017, an agreement was reached between the presidents of France and the United States on "changing the content of the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action". The changes were supposed to cover the four controversial issues (the removal of so-called Sunset clauses, inspection of Iranian military sites, the inclusion of Iran's missile capability in the JCPOA and limiting Iran's power in the region).

UN General Assembly 2018: The latest updates

World leaders gathered in New York City on Saturday to take part in the fifth day of the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

By Hanif Ghaffari

Washington's Isolation and Dual Game of Paris

The United Nations General Assembly's meeting in New York uncovered Washington's isolation in the international system even more than before. The unilateralism of the United States and its illegal approach towards international agreements (e.g. its withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action) were criticized by our president at the UN.

Lying is in Netanyahu’s DNA, Iranian diplomat says

TEHRAN - Farhad Mamdouhi, Iran’s representative at the United Nations General Assembly, said on Thursday that lying is in Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s DNA.

U.S. cornered at UN, Rouhani says

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Thursday that the U.S. achieved nothing at the UN General Assembly and UN Security Council’s meetings.

'Confronting multilateralism is not a sign of strength; rather it is a symptom of the weakness of intellect'

Rouhani: Sanctions and extremism are the same

President Hassan Rouhani of Iran tells the United Nations General Assembly that “sanctions and extremism are two sides of the same coin”.

Iranian President Rouhani meets IOC President Bach

TEHRAN - President of the Islamic Republic of Iran met with International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach on the margins of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) in New York.

Rouhani: Iran to declare its policies at UN

TEHRAN – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Sunday that Iran seeks to declare its policies at the 73rd session of the UN General Assembly.

 By Naseer Ali Soufi Kashmiri 

Isolation of America in international arena

TEHRAN - It is not less than a shame and shock for a so called superpower; which was left alone in UN General Assembly when the decision of its President, Donald Trump to recognize Jerusalem was turned down by a majority of 128 member countries of the United Nations.

‘UNGA draft resolution turns combating SDS into a global issue’

TEHRAN — The adoption of a draft on combating sand and dust storms (SDS) in the 72nd session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 72) will turn it into a global issue which can garner international support to tackle its detrimental effects, the Iranian ambassador to the UN said.

By Saeed Sobhani 

America's isolation at UN General Assembly

TEHRAN _ The approval of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on" Beit al-Moghaddas" shows that the United States, and especially its President Donald Trump, have been severely left alone! As much time goes by, it will add to the isolation of the United States in the world. Even the threats of the Trump government against members of the United Nations General Assembly failed to lead to their negative vote in the United Nations resolution on Quds.

Trump’s decision on al-Quds ends in defeat, Iran says

TEHRAN - Iranian Ambassador to the UN Gholamali Khoshroo said on Thursday that the U.S. decision to relocate its embassy to al-Quds (Jerusalem) has been defeated.

By Negar Asadi

Psychoanalyst: Trump is ‘depressed’

TEHRAN - A prominent Iranian psychoanalyst says U.S. President Donald Trump is “dangerous” because he has a “lot of power” and is “depressed”.

Trump living in the past, Iran’s Larijani says

TEHRAN – Iranian Majlis Speaker Ali Larijani said on Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump is not aware of the developments in the world, noting that it seems that Trump is lagging behind the time for “half a century”.

Zarif holds high-profile meetings in New York

TEHRAN – During his trip to New York, Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has met with several high-profile officials from around the world to discuss bilateral and international issues, including the international nuclear agreement, also known as the JCPOA.

Trump displayed ‘shallow understanding’ of international treaties: Shamkhani

TEHRAN – Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Wednesday censure Donald Trump’s speech at the UN General Assembly, describing it as an indication of his “shallow understanding of international treaties.”

Zarif says Trump’s UN speech ‘belongs in medieval times, unworthy of a reply'

TEHRAN – Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that U.S. President Donald Trump’s “hate speech” at the UN General Assembly “belongs in medieval times”.

Rouhani: Nuclear deal benefits entire world

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani of Iran said on Sunday that there is an international consensus that the 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and great powers is beneficial to the “security”, “stability” and “development” of the entire world.

Rouhani set to start tour of New York on Sunday

TEHRAN – President Hassan Rouhani will leave Tehran for New York on Sunday to attend the 72nd annual session of UN General Assembly, where he is set to deliver a speech, IRNA reported.

by Hitoki Den

Ban Ki-moon’s mixed legacy

UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon stepped down at the end of September, leaving behind a world that he says has been engulfed by more protracted and complex armed conflicts than a decade ago when he took the helm of the world organization.

Iranian envoy: Iran Sanctions Act runs contrary to JCPOA

Iran’s ambassador to the UN said on Monday that extension of the Iran Sanctions Act runs contrary to obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly called the nuclear deal.

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Iran expresses support for Afghan-led peace process

Gholam Hossein Dehghani, Iran’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, said on Friday that Tehran backs any Afghan-led peace process and welcomes peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban.

Iran dismisses UN rights resolution as politically motivated

TEHRAN – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman Bahram Qassemi dismissed on Tuesday the UN General Assembly human rights resolution, saying it is politically motivated.

Iran calls for ‘practical steps’ to end Syrian crisis

Iran’s Ambassador to the UN said on Thursday that “practical steps” are needed to put an end to the protracted conflict in Syria.

Top officer praises Rouhani, Zarif for their stand in New York

TEHRAN – Commander of Khatam-ol-Anbia Air Defense Base has praised President Rouhani and his Foreign Minister Zarif for their courageous stance in New York.

Zarif: U.S. vows not to punish banks that engage Iran

Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has said that the U.S. has promised not to punish European banks that facilitate transactions with Iran.

Repeating unfounded claims won’t change historical facts, Iran tells UAE

Foreign Ministry spokesman says UAE has turned into a war provocateur

TEHRAN – The Iranian Foreign Ministry cautioned the United Arab Emirates on Sunday that repeating unfounded claims against Iran will not change “historical facts”.

‘S. Arabia should be held accountable for Mina tragedy’

TEHRAN – Iran’s deputy ambassador to the United Nations has slammed Riyadh for its performance after the Mina crush in September last year in which 464 Iranian pilgrims were killed, Mehr reported.