Chief Advisor Dr. Muhammad Yunus has called on the United Nations to establish effective mechanisms to combat misinformation and uphold ethical standards in media and digital platforms. In a meeting with a UNESCO delegation, Dr. Yunus stressed that fake news—often originating from foreign sources with local cooperation—can severely mislead the public.

He urged the UN to engage with media organizations and consider developing independent regulatory frameworks. The UNESCO team shared that their upcoming report will include recommendations on journalist safety, gender security in newsrooms, and training in line with international standards.

Following a series of recent attacks on Iranian territory, Tehran has lodged a formal complaint with the United Nations. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that between June 13 and 24, civilian infrastructure, hospitals, aid centers, and nuclear facilities in Iran were targeted. He demanded that the U.S. and Israel be officially recognized as "aggressor states." The letter argues that the attacks violate international law, the UN Charter, and core principles of human rights.

Bangladesh’s Law Adviser Asif Nazrul announced that the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights will open a mission in Dhaka, initially for three years. The Adviser Council approved a memorandum of understanding in principle on Sunday. “UN Human Rights Chief Volker Türk had visited Bangladesh and discussed opening a branch,” Nazrul said. “Today, we approved this in principle, and a group of advisers will review the draft before sending it to Türk.” He expressed hope the agreement would be signed soon.

International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi stated that despite U.S. and Israeli strikes damaging multiple Iranian nuclear sites, Iran could restart uranium enrichment within a few months.

Regarding reports that some enriched uranium was removed, Grossi said, “Some material may have been destroyed, some relocated. Eventually, there needs to be clarity about what remains.”

Tehran has rejected Grossi’s request to inspect the key enrichment facility at Fordow, where most damage reportedly occurred.

The United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Syria has welcomed recent promises by Syrian authorities to protect the rights of minorities, calling the move “encouraging.” However, the Commission also reported continued violence against the Alawite community.

Paulo Pinheiro, Chair of the UN Commission, stated that the Syrian government has granted investigators “unrestricted access” to coastal areas affected by recent violence. “Despite this progress,” he said, “we continue to receive reports of killings, arbitrary arrests, and the confiscation of property belonging to Alawites who fled during the March violence.”

Pinheiro noted that the Commission has documented the abduction of at least six Alawite women this spring by unidentified individuals—two of whom remain missing. He praised the Syrian government's formation of a special investigative committee to look into these incidents, citing official statements that “numerous suspected attackers” have already been arrested.

In addition, Pinheiro condemned the recent Daesh (ISIS) attack on a church, describing it as a grave act of religious violence.

Iran’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeed Iravani, harshly criticized the Security Council’s failure to respond to Israel’s attacks on Iranian soil. Calling the assault a blatant violation of international law, he opposed the Israeli delegation’s participation in council sessions. He commended Qatar for its diplomatic efforts and accused the U.S., UK, and France of hypocrisy—maintaining vast nuclear arsenals while remaining silent on Israel’s violations. Iravani also noted that Israel has not allowed inspections of its nuclear weapons program.

Vassily Nebenzia, Russia’s permanent representative to the UN, criticized the imbalance in nuclear oversight, stating that Iran remains one of the most scrutinized nations by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). He said Iran's cooperation has been met with airstrikes instead of diplomacy. In contrast, he highlighted that Israel has yet to sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), allowing it to avoid full IAEA inspections.

Amid escalating Israeli aggression in the Middle East, Pakistan, China, and Russia have jointly introduced a draft resolution at the UN Security Council calling for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire. UN Secretary-General António Guterres described the bombings of Iran’s nuclear sites as “a dangerous escalation” and stressed the urgent need for a ceasefire and serious diplomatic negotiations. Earlier, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed successful strikes on Iran’s key nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has condemned recent U.S. strikes in a letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres. He warned that the "provocative and illegal aggression" could result in massive civilian casualties and long-term environmental damage. Araghchi emphasized that Iran, unlike the U.S., does not possess nuclear weapons and operates its nuclear program under full IAEA oversight. He called for an emergency Security Council meeting and claimed the U.S. attack was meant to support Israel's Netanyahu government, currently facing international war crimes allegations.

Saudi Arabia released a statement expressing grave concern over the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

The Foreign Ministry urged all parties to exercise restraint and avoid further escalation, emphasizing that Riyadh is monitoring the situation closely. Saudi Arabia also confirmed that no radioactive fallout has been detected in the Persian Gulf region following the attacks.

UN Secretary-General António Guterres expressed deep concern over the U.S. military action against Iran, warning that it could fuel an already volatile region.

“This is a direct threat to international peace and security,”
Guterres said in a statement.
He warned that the conflict risks spiraling out of control, with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. Guterres called on all member states to de-escalate and uphold international law, urging that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward.

China’s ambassador to the United Nations, Fu Cong, addressing the UN Security Council, called on Israel to declare a ceasefire “as soon as possible” to prevent the situation from worsening. He criticized Israel’s attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities as setting a “dangerous precedent” with potentially “disastrous consequences.” Fu Cong stressed the nuclear issue must be resolved through “dialogue and negotiation,” urging all parties to return to diplomatic channels.

Iran’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Saeed Iravani, reaffirmed his country’s right to self-defense under the UN Charter during a meeting with Secretary-General António Guterres. Iravani emphasized that unless the UN Security Council acts decisively to stop Israeli aggression, Iran will continue to exercise its legal right to retaliate. He described recent attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities as blatant violations of international law and criticized Guterres for failing to take meaningful action to halt Israeli military actions.

Foreign Affairs Advisor Md. Touhid Hossain warned at a UN Security Council meeting that the unresolved Rohingya crisis could soon pose a serious threat to regional stability. He highlighted that Bangladesh has been hosting over 1.2 million Rohingya refugees for more than eight years, turning what was once a humanitarian issue into a pressing economic, environmental, and security challenge. He urged the international community to take immediate and effective steps for the safe and dignified repatriation of the refugees.

A delegation led by Grażyna Baranowska, Vice-Chairperson of the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances, paid a courtesy call on Bangladesh Army Chief General Waker-Uz-Zaman.

During the meeting, Baranowska expressed concern over allegations involving former army personnel who previously served in agencies such as the Rapid Action Battalion (RAB), the Directorate General of Forces Intelligence (DGFI), and the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB).

In response, General Waker-Uz-Zaman clarified that such personnel were under the operational command and authority of the respective agencies during their tenure. He reaffirmed the Bangladesh Army’s strong commitment to justice and the protection of human rights, adding that the military continues to fully cooperate with both national and international investigative processes.