UN General Assembly slams Israeli killing of innocent Palestinians
Press TV – The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution condemning Israel for Palestinian civilian deaths in the besieged Gaza Strip.…
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UN adopts resolution on Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources
JERUSALEM (Ma’an) — The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding Palestinian sovereignty over natural resources under Israeli occupation.…
Obama, Putin, Rouhani, Xi and Hollande to address UN on same day
Lineup for opening morning of general assembly marking 70th anniversary of United Nations presents possibility of rhetorical fireworks in New York It…
Iran raps “biased” UN human rights resolution
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman slammed a UN resolution on the alleged human rights violations in the country, saying the…
UN adopts resolution urging Israel to join NPT
The United Nations General Assembly has overwhelmingly adopted an Arab-backed resolution urging Israel to join the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). The assembly approved…
Iran UN envoy urges global anti-drugs campaign
A top Iranian diplomat has called for a global campaign against narcotics trafficking, describing drug trade as the world’s most lucrative and…
Iran’s president to make UN trip on Monday
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will leave Tehran for New York on September 22 to attend the 69th annual session…
Obama not due to meet Iran’s Rouhani but open to it: U.S. official
NEW YORK (Reuters) – U.S. President Barack Obama is not scheduled to meet Iranian President Hassan Rouhani in New York during the…
Spokesman: No plan for Rouhani-Obama meeting in New York
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani will travel to New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, the government spokesman…
Iran’s talks with Russia may strike at sanctions
Iran sent new signals on Tuesday that it was seeking to subvert the Western sanctions on its contentious nuclear energy program, adding…
Israel lobbies U.S. anew as another Iran nuclear deadline looms
(Reuters) – Israel is lobbying world powers anew against any Iranian nuclear deal that would let Tehran retain potential bomb-making technologies, a…
Iran’s coverage: Iran president condemns US sanctions ‘invasion’
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Rouhani condemns sanctions as aggression against Iran Iranian President Hassan Rouhani deplored…
Iran nuclear talks to continue on fringes of UN assembly: Ashton
(Reuters) – The six global powers will discuss ways to reach a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran on the sidelines of theUnited…
Cartoon: How UN cares about Al-Quds
Nasim– Despite being in the spot light at United Nations General Assembly, Palestine, Al-Quds and its challenges remains as before. …
UN General Assembly adopts anti-Iran resolution
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to adopt a resolution against the Islamic Republic of Iran. The resolution, which was approved…
UN General Assembly OKs Rouhani’s nuclear disarmament proposals
TEHRAN (ISNA)- The UN General Assembly Disarmament and International Security Committee approved a draft resolution submitted by Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and included…
Iran’s sole Jewish lawmaker says he will accompany new president on trip to United Nations
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) Iran’s only Jewish lawmaker says he will be part of President Hasan Rouhani’s delegation to the United Nations. Siamak…
Iranian FM, UN chief discuss nuclear issue in New York
Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif says he has held “constructive” talks with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon regarding the West’s standoff with…
Hopes are high for Iran’s ‘diplomatic sheikh’ on eve of UN visit
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has preached a message of moderation and cooperation – a sharp departure from his predecessor, known for his…
President Rouhani does not rule out possibility of meeting President Obama
Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has not ruled out the possibility of a meeting with US President Barack Obama during his upcoming New…
FM reiterates Iran’s objection to military action as remedy
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Iran’s foreign minister said military action and resort to force can only aggravate tensions and ruin any chance of…
Mutual interests could aid U.S.-Iran détente
In the wake of a renewed diplomatic push on the Iranian nuclear front, shared interests in Iran’s backyard could pave the way…
Iran frees political prisoners on eve of president’s visit to U.S.
TEHRAN — On the eve of a visit by Iran’s moderate president, Hassan Rouhani, to the United States, the Iranian authorities on…
U.N. envoy asked to help free American held in Iran
Relatives of Amir Hekmati, a former Marine imprisoned in Iran for more than two years on spying charges, asked the United States…
Netanyahu presents criteria for halting nuclear Iran, urges increased pressure
Netanyahu to meet Obama on September 30 in Washington, ahead of General Assembly; at cabinet meeting in Jerusalem, PM also says Israel must continue…
Iran: No meeting with US officials at UN
TEHRAN (FNA)- Tehran on Tuesday dismissed media reports that Iranian and US officials are scheduled to meet on the sidelines of the…
Iran’s Foreign Minister Zarif to travel to US for UN General Assembly meeting
Iran’s Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif is scheduled to leave Tehran for New York City on Tuesday to attend the 68th Session…
Iran’s Rouhani may meet Obama at UN after American president reaches out
First meeting of US and Iranian leaders since 1979 revolution could open way to diplomatic end to Iranian nuclear standoff. An exchange…
Iran and Britain to hold talks in New York
Daily look at Iran’s late-breaking news and upcoming events: Iranian president to meet British top diplomat in New York Iranian President…
Rouhani’s presence at UN can promote Iran’s status: Lawmaker
An Iranian lawmaker says the participation of Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani at the UN General Assembly can promote Tehran’s standing in the…
Why should Hassan (Rouhani) meet with Hussein (Obama)?
If Iran’s new President Hassan Rouhani is really interested in fulfilling his campaign promise of alleviating international sanctions, improving the economy, and…
UN chief invites Iranian President to attend general assembly meeting in September
TEHRAN (FNA)- United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon invited Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to participate in the annual meeting of the UN General…