In a letter for UN Secretary-General António Guterres and President of the UN Security Council Michael G. Waltz on March 24, Saeed Iravani expressed Iran’s firm reservations regarding a statement issued by the OIC that erroneously characterizes Iran’s position on issues pertaining to the Persian Gulf Cooperation Council.

What follows is the text of his letter:

In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

Excellency,

I would like to refer to document No. S/2026/152, dated 12 March 2026, concerning the letter dated 9 March 2026 from the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Türkiye to the United Nations, transmitting, in his capacity as Chair of the Group of Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in New York, a so-called document entitled “OIC Group Statement on the Iranian attacks against the Cooperation Council for the Arab States of the Gulf and other OIC Member States”.

The communication was transmitted as a purported statement of the aforementioned Group, despite the absence of consensus and the fact that the draft text was never adopted by the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). The Islamic Republic of Iran twice broke the silence procedure on the draft, accompanied by formal proposals which, in accordance with established practice, should have been circulated to all Member States.

The document does not accurately reflect the discussions of the meeting held on 5 March 2026. During that meeting, several-though not all-participating delegations expressed views reflecting differing positions within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on recent regional developments. No consensus emerged, and no conclusions were adopted. Any characterization of the document as reflecting the outcome of that meeting is categorically rejected.

The circulated text further omits essential views expressed during the meeting, including those condemning the unprovoked and unjustified acts of aggression by the United States and the Israeli regime against the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Islamic Republic of Iran, as well as their brutal attacks against civilians, including women and children, and against civilian infrastructure. It also disregards arguments presented in support of Iran’s inherent right of self-defense in response to attacks launched through the misuse of the territory of neighboring States and the military presence of the aggressors therein.

The Permanent Mission of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations had already submitted, in good faith, its comments and proposals on both the title and substance of the aforementioned draft statement. It further underscored that Iran’s objections to the unbalanced content of the text constitute principal and substantive opposition to its adoption as a Group position and do not amount to a mere reservation.

In accordance with the working methods of intergovernmental bodies, including the OIC Group in New York, any draft intended to reflect a Group position must first be circulated for comments and negotiation. The silence procedure may be initiated only once a draft reflecting the views of all members has emerged. In the present case, no discussion or negotiation took place prior to the initiation of the silence procedure, and the comments submitted by the Islamic Republic of Iran were not circulated to the membership, thereby denying Member States the opportunity to consider or respond thereto.

In light of these procedural and substantive deficiencies, and given that the process required for the adoption of a joint statement of the OIC Group of Permanent Representatives in New York was not completed, I wish to convey the firm position of the Islamic Republic of Iran in objecting to the submission and circulation of the letter dated 9 March 2026 from Türkiye and its attachment as a purported OIC Group statement.

I should be grateful if you would have the present letter circulated as an official document of the Security Council under the agenda item entitled “Threats to international peace and security”.

Tasnim News Agency

The IRGC announced on Tuesday that it has tracked and destroyed an armed Hermes drone in the skies over Tehran by its advanced defense system, which is under the control of Iran’s integrated air defense network.

The number of enemy drones destroyed by the Armed Forces of Iran since the beginning of the imposed war has surpassed 130. The Iranian air defenses have also brought down intruding fighter jets.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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In a post on his X account, Pezeshkian emphasized that the notion of erasing Iran from existence is an expression of failure to engage with a historically significant nation.

The president noted that such hostile threats only serve to unite the public even further.

He also asserted that the Strait of Hormuz remains accessible to all nations, with the exception of those that act aggressively toward Iran.

Pezeshkian then cautioned that Iran will react decisively to reckless statements and threats, promising a strong response on the battlefield to any provocations.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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In a telephone conversation on Monday, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi and his Turkish counterpart Hakan Fidan talked about regional developments and the repercussions of the illegal war imposed by the US and the Israeli regime on the security of the region and the world.

The Iranian foreign minister elaborated on the crimes committed by aggressors against the Iranian people, particularly the attacks on schools, hospitals, and residential areas.

Araqchi emphasized Iran’s determination to firmly defend its sovereignty and territorial integrity, stating that Iran’s actions in targeting military bases and facilities of the aggressors in regional countries are in line with its inherent right to self-defense. He expressed regret that the territories of Islamic countries in the region are being misused for the US and Israeli attacks on Iran.

Araqchi stated that the consequences of the military aggression by the US and the Zionist regime have affected regional security and stability, as well as the safety of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.

The top Iranian diplomat added that the insecurity imposed on the Strait of Hormuz is a direct result of the US-Israeli military aggression, and that countries in the region and around the world should hold the perpetrators of this situation accountable for their crimes.

For his part, Fidan pointed to the ongoing impacts of the war in the region and detailed his recent consultations with officials from other countries.

The Turkish foreign minister emphasized the necessity of efforts to reduce tensions and strengthen relations between Iran and the regional countries.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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Speaking to Tasnim, the military source said, “Iran has planned new surprises for the coming days of the ongoing war, the implementation of which could produce very big results.”

The source added that the US President Donald Trump is witnessing the failure of all his military options in the war and now is thinking to find a way out of the stalemate.

“That is why he has dragged the war from his runaway ships into social networks,” the source said, referring to Iran’s operation against US warships in the region.

“Trump knows that his offensive and defensive military ammunition is in a very bad condition,” he said, adding, ”Trump has no hope for a military victory and opening of the Strait of Hormuz by military means.”

The source noted that after shortage of military ammunition, Trump has resorted to firing words, which also buys him more disgrace.

“Contrary to Trump’s empty promises, Iran has prepared surprises for the coming days that will make the outcome of the war more obvious than ever.”

He also underlined that Trump should take his head off his phone and social media for a while and from now on, his eyes should only be focused on the sky, the stock market, and the price of oil.

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The Army of the Islamic Republic of Iran announced in a statement on Wednesday that it has conducted missiles strikes against the US in response to the enemy’s evil crimes.

It noted that the launch of powerful coast-to-sea missiles have repelled USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) and shooed the American aircraft carrier away from the region.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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A huge crowd of people attended the funeral of the martyrs in Tehran.

The service was participated by officials and people of different walks of life.

Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council Ali Larijani was martyred along with his son in an Israeli airstrike in Tehran on March 17.

The commander of Basij, Major General Gholam Reza Soleimani, was also martyred in an aerial attack by Israeli fighter jets in Tehran.

The event also included the funeral of dozens of Iranian Navy sailors from the Dena destroyer, which was attacked by a torpedo from the US Navy off the coast of Sri Lanka on March 4.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

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In comments on the sidelines of a weekly press conference of the Foreign Ministry spokesperson, held in Tehran on Monday, Araqchi declared that Iran has neither sent any message nor made any request for ceasefire after the outbreak of the US-Israeli military campaign.

“However, this war should end in such a way that it would not continue anymore and the enemies would not think of aggression again. They have learnt a good lesson up until now,” the foreign minister noted.

Araqchi said the US and Israeli enemies have realized what a great nation they are up against, stressing that Iran has no hesitation in defending itself and will proceed with the war as long as necessary.

He added that the aggressors have resorted to other parties to ensure the security of Hormuz Strait after 15 days of war against Iran and are pushing to keep the strait open.

The Strait of Hormuz is open from the viewpoint of Iran, although it is closed only to the enemies and their allies, Araqchi added.

He underscored that Ian will continue with its honorable resistance against aggression in an unshakable manner.

The US and the Israeli regime launched a large-scale unprovoked military campaign against Iran following the assassination of Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei, along with several senior military commanders and civilians on February 28.

The attacks have involved extensive aerial strikes on both military and civilian locations across Iran, causing significant casualties and widespread damage to infrastructure.

In response, the Iranian Armed Forces have carried out retaliatory operations, targeting American and Israeli positions in the occupied territories and at regional bases with waves of missiles and drones.

Tasnim News Agency