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Senior Iranian UN diplomat in Geneva seeks asylum in Switzerland - report

Alireza Jeyrani Hokmabad asked for asylum in Swiss territory not only for himself but also for his family after leaving his workplace.

A protester waves the pre-Islamic Revolution Iranian flag outside UN headquarters during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Iran in New York on January 15, 2026.
 Members of the United Nations peacekeepers (UNIFIL) look at the Lebanese-Israeli border, as they stand on the roof of a watch tower ‏in the town of Marwahin, in southern Lebanon, October 12, 2023.

UN spends approximately $100 million in funding to target Israel yearly, new report shows

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks during a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella at Quirinale Palace, in Rome, Italy, July 9, 2025.

Zelensky says Ukrainian delegation on its way to US for talks

A coffin is carried by the crowd, as Hezbollah members and supporters of the Iran-backed Shiite militia conduct a funeral for their assassinated military chief, the largest open-air Hezbollah event in months, to avoid targeting by Israel, on November 24, 2025 in Beirut, Lebanon.

UN claims 'increasing' Israeli attacks on Lebanese civilians, 127 killed since ceasefire


Israel's post-Gaza war meeting with UN body: Hit, miss or just showing commitment?

Even prior to the Gaza operation, the Justice Ministry decided to send a higher-ranking delegation to meeting than usual, to show UN bodies its commitment to human rights.

Members of UN Security Council during meeting at UN headquarters in New York , October 14

Arab and Muslim states question Israel’s right to defend itself at UNHRC

Israel is the only country at the United Nations, which is debated by the Human Rights Council at every session.

A session of the Human Rights Council at the United Nations in Geneva underway

Poll: Most who voted Likud want Netanyahu to launch diplomatic drive for Palestinian state

According to the survey two-thirds of the public believes that if a final-status agreement is not reached in the coming years, it will lead to a violent confrontation in the region.

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu addresses Likud supporters.

IAEA asks for 1 million euros to oversee Iran nuclear deal extension

Atomic watchdog says an additional 1 million euros is needed in order to properly oversee four-month extension of deal.

IAEA in Vienna 370

Analysis: What keeps Islamic Republic from running amok day after nuke deal?

If the US managed to properly predict Iranian reactions and consequences to its interference, it could better maneuver around Iranian aggression in the region outside of the nuclear issue.

Iran nuclear talks in Geneva 521

Meeting privately with US, Iran suggests more time for nuclear talks

Islamic Republic says negotiations over its disputed nuclear program may need to be extended by six months if July 20 deadline is not met.

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif

IDF intel officer: Iran serious in talks on nuclear deal

Military intelligence chief analyst Brig.-Gen. Itai Brun voices cautious optimism over possibility that Tehran and world powers are edging toward signing of final-status nuclear deal within the year.

Brig.-Gen. Itay Brun at the annual Herzliya Conference, June 9, 2014.

US, Iranian delegates to meet in Geneva for nuclear talks

Washington decides to hold meeting with Iranian official on Monday, Tuesday in apparent bid to break deadlock in wider nuclear negotiations.

US Secretary of State John Kerry (R) shakes hands with Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif.

Why the law prohibits settlement activities

Since the West Bank, including east Jerusalem, did not belong to Jordan in June 1967, the argument goes, there could not be an occupation.

Construction in West Bank settlement of Efrat, April 29, 2014.

Switzerland: PA bid to join Geneva Conventions approved

Guardian state of conventions says accepts Abbas's application to treaties on conduct of war.

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas.