UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort - Reuters
UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort Reuters
Coverage by Political Leaning
See how different sides of the spectrum reported this story
Notable Quotes
"Iran stands ready to engage constructively with all genuine diplomatic efforts, including through Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt, as well as diplomatic efforts by China and Russia, and supports any credible initiative capable of bringing about a sustainable end to this unlawful and unwarranted war."
— Amir Saeid Iravani , Politician
"Iran stands ready to engage constructively with all genuine diplomatic efforts, including through Pakistan, Turkey, and Egypt, as well as diplomatic efforts by China and Russia, and supports any credible initiative capable of bringing about a sustainable end to this unlawful and unwarranted war."
— Amir Saeid Iravani , Politician
"'Iran stands ready to engage constructively with all genuine diplomatic efforts, including [through] Pakistan, Turkey and Egypt, as well as diplomatic efforts by China and Russia, and support any credible initiative capable to — of bringing about the sustainable end to this unlawful and unwarranted war.'"
— Amir Saeid Iravani , Politician
"'More than 14 people proud Iranians have so far registered to sacrifice their lives to defend Iran. I too have been, am, and will remain devoted to giving my life for Iran.'"
— Masoud Pezeshkian , Politician
"'We also urge all warring parties to observe a ceasefire everywhere for two weeks to allow diplomacy to achieve conclusive termination of war, in the interest of long-term peace and stability in the region.'"
— Shehbaz Sharif , Politician
"Iran won't reopen the strait as part of a temporary ceasefire."
— Abbas Araqchi , Politician
"Emotions may be high, and each side is boasting about its war-front victories. But history best remembers those who make peace."
— Mohammad Javad Zarif , Politician
"Zarif called Trump’s demand for zero enrichment 'fanciful' thinking."
— Mohammad Javad Zarif , Politician
Key People
Abbas Araqchi is an Iranian Foreign Minister.
Amir Saeid Iravani is the Iranian ambassador to the United Nations.
Antonio Guterres is the Secretary-General of the United Nations.
Field Marshall Asim Munir is Pakistan's Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Jean Arnault is a veteran U.N. diplomat appointed as the envoy to the Iran conflict.
Masoud Pezeshkian is the President of Iran.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister proposing peace efforts amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Shehbaz Sharif is the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
A special envoy involved in negotiations with Iran.
Tags
All Coverage
<a href="https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxPd242Zkh5UGNCQURYMGg4ZTM2eGJ1RGN4MlpUU1dwMkljYVdIRTJKRm1YWUdNcDViU09kZkdfV0RxM3R3QXJxcnNtbVhYU2NGRnZxQXVTWW1yVDdfRkd2MElzMzNJVWU0bW5jOVFqTWZKZllXMWNKNFJtLUY0c2Qwd3E0R0RaRkVDZlQxQnVUOEVoRjZVazh1eEFraDFXakk?oc=5" target="_blank">UN envoy plans to visit Iran as part of peace effort</a> <font color="#6f6f6f">Reuters</font>
A personal envoy of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to visit Iran to encourage an end to the Iran war, pending security and logistical considerations.
A personal envoy of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres plans to visit Iran to encourage an end to the Iran war, pending security and logistical considerations.
Iran's UN envoy Amir Saeid Iravani stated Tehran is willing to engage in 'genuine' negotiations but will not accept a temporary ceasefire, emphasizing the need for a permanent peace deal.
The U.S. and Iran have received a framework plan to end hostilities, a day after President Donald Trump threatened to rain 'hell' on Tehran if it did not make a deal, although Iran said it would not reopen the Strait of Hormuz as part of a temporary ceasefire.
Former Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has proposed a roadmap for ending the United States-Israeli war on Iran as tensions escalate across the Middle East, suggesting limits on Iran’s nuclear programme under international monitoring and reopening the Strait of Hormuz in exchange for an end to sanctions.
Similar Stories
Related coverage based on topic and tags
Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza - Reuters
Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza Reuters
August 16, 2026 at 05:58 PMIran says two French embassy employees barred from returning - Reuters
Iran says two French embassy employees barred from returning Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 09:41 AMBattered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure - Reuters
Battered by war, Iran’s rulers wary of more economic pain and unrest if US tightens pressure Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 08:52 PMIran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails - Reuters
Iran threatens to go on offensive in Strait of Hormuz if diplomacy with US fails Reuters
August 17, 2026 at 06:03 PMBessent says US to apply measures never seen on Iran - Reuters
Bessent says US to apply measures never seen on Iran Reuters
August 13, 2026 at 11:31 PMUAE says Iran launched two missiles at it - Reuters
UAE says Iran launched two missiles at it Reuters
August 18, 2026 at 05:27 PM