Baqaei made the remarks while speaking with reporters on Monday on the sidelines of a ceremony the Iranian Foreign Ministry held to mark the 80th anniversary of the UN.
“Our country was attacked by the Israeli regime and the United States without any legitimate reason. In this test, the United Nations failed to act properly; the Security Council, due to US influence, was not even able to issue a brief statement condemning this act of aggression,” the spokesperson said, referring to the 12-day war Israel waged on June 13, which the US joined by bombing three major Iranian nuclear sites.
He added that the UN also failed to perform its duties regarding other issues, including attempts by Britain, France, and Germany to reinstate sanctions against Iran, which had been lifted under the 2015 nuclear deal.
“These events show that the true supporters of peace and international security must be seriously vigilant against the blatant violations of international rules and principles,” the official noted.
Baqaei emphasized that the United Nations has achieved notable successes across many areas through its specialized agencies and programs, contributing significantly to humanity.
However, he added, the Security Council, which is responsible for maintaining international peace and security, often faces criticism for failing to act effectively.
The council’s shortcomings, which are shaped by the veto power of permanent members like the US and the support of some European countries, have undermined the UN’s core mission, as seen recently in its inability to respond to the Israeli genocide ongoing over the past two years in Gaza, said the spokesperson.
Iran calls for a just UN that truly represents nations’ rights
The Foreign Ministry spokesperson has marked the 80th anniversary of the United Nations, saying Iran believes in a United Nations that genuinely represents the rights of nations and stands for justice.
Speaking at a ceremony on Monday at the Foreign Ministry’s Institute for Political and International Studies, Esmaeil Baqaei said that the current state of global affairs reflects the failure of certain powers to uphold the UN Charter’s fundamental principles.
He said the UN was founded “on the ashes of a devastating world war,” as a reminder of humankind’s painful experiences and a commitment to prevent the recurrence of such tragedies.
“Now is not the time for retreat or passivity. We believe in justice; we believe in a United Nations that is the true representative of the rights of nations,” he declared.
He said the UN’s foremost mission, namely maintaining international peace and security, has been undermined by the unilateral and self-serving behavior of a few powerful states.
The objectives and principles of the UN Charter have been subject to distortion and violation by those who should have been its guardians, particularly within the Security Council, he noted.
Baqaei censured the United States and some of its allies over being “the biggest violators” of the UN Charter, pointing to their support for Israel’s ongoing war against Palestinians.
“Over the past two years, while committing one of the most extensive ongoing genocides in history in the occupied Palestinian territories, the Israeli regime has launched military attacks on several countries and committed acts of terrorism with full support and complicity from the US and certain European states,” he said.
The spokesperson also condemned Washington’s policies in Latin America, saying its interference and threats against Venezuela, Cuba, and other nations violated international law and peace.
Baqaei underlined that Iran has always been “a steadfast supporter of peace, justice, human dignity, and friendly relations among nations,” and continues to act as a responsible member of the UN despite decades of bias and unfair treatment.
Reaffirming Iran’s commitment to multilateralism, he said, “We have never considered the United Nations an ineffective body, nor have we threatened its institutions. Let us renew our pledge to build a United Nations that can prevent the scourge of war for present and future generations.”
