Iran asserts legitimate right to block Strait of Hormuz
The Iranian Foreign Minister asserted that the government has the right to block shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz for "unfriendly" countries.
Antonio Guterres
Middle East war 'out of control' - Guterres
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the war in Iran is "out of control," cautioning that the world faces the prospect of a far broader confrontation.
UN Secretary-General calls for an end to war and Strait of Hormuz opening
António Guterres called on the US and Israel to end the war and open the Strait of Hormuz amid the damage to the global economy.
Tehran seeks compensation from UAE over US strikes
Iran seeks compensation from the United Arab Emirates, accusing it of enabling U.S. attacks against Iranian territory, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations Amir-Saeid Iravani wrote in a letter to UN …
Iranian FM and UN Secretary-General hold phone talks
Today, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi and UN Secretary-General António Guterres held talks on the escalating military situation in the region, according to the Iranian Foreign Ministry.
Georgia to host UN Civil Service Forum
This summer, Tbilisi will host a major UN forum dedicated to the activities of civil service agencies.
UN Secretary-General addresses Israel and Hezbollah
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for a ceasefire between Hezbollah and Israel to end the war and restore Lebanon's sovereignty and stability, according to a statement released by the UN Information Center.
Guterres awarded Atatürk International Peace Prize
During his visit to Türkiye, the UN Secretary-General received the Atatürk Peace Prize. The award was presented to him by the Turkish President.
UN chief Guterres visiting Türkiye
UN. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will travel to Turkey this week, his spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said.
Guterres condemns Israeli decision to resume land registration in West Bank
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has condemned the Israeli government’s decision to resume land registration procedures in the West Bank, according to an official statement of the office of the UN chief.
Expiration of New START unprecedented threat to global security - UN chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that the expiration of New START, the U.S.-Russia nuclear arms reduction treaty, marks a grave moment for international peace and security.
UN says Israeli E1 settlement plan threatens Palestine future
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned that Israel's plans to expand settlements in the E1 area of the West Bank would sever its northern and southern parts and deal a serious blow to the two-state solution.
Iran calls on the UN Security Council to condemn US interference
Iran's UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani urged the UN secretary-general and the Security Council to condemn the United States for inciting …
UN implements staff reductions amid budget constraints
The UN has initiated workforce reductions and budget cuts in response to mounting unpaid contributions from member states, with nearly 19% of personnel affected.
UN launches process to elect new secretary-general
The UN Security Council and the General Assembly have published a joint letter to initiate the procedure of electing the global organization’s new secretary-general.
Russia ready to facilitate settlement of Iranian nuclear program issue
Moscow is ready to facilitate a political and diplomatic settlement of the Iranian nuclear program issue and calls on all parties to seek solutions to avoid escalation, the Russian Foreign Ministry said regarding the expiration of the UN Security Council resolution on the JCPOA for resolving issues around the Iranian nuclear program.
UN Secretary-General receives invitation to visit Azerbaijan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres may visit Azerbaijan. He was invited to the country by the Caucasus Muslims Office.
First phase of Gaza peace plan agreed
The Palestinian movement Hamas said on Thursday it had reached an agreement to end the war in Gaza following talks.
UN Secretary-General urges Hamas to accept Trump plan unconditionally
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres renewed his plea for the “immediate” and “unconditional” release of hostages held in Gaza in a statement released to mark two years since Hamas’ October 7 attack.
UN Secretary General explains how to avoid restoring sanctions against Iran
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called on Iran and Western countries to intensify diplomatic efforts to prevent the so-called snapback of international sanctions on Tehran initiated by E3 last month.
