Amir Saeed Iravani
Amir Saeed Iravani has been the permanent representative of Iran to the United Nations since September 7, 2022.[1][2] Prior to this role, he held several significant positions, including Deputy Secretary for Foreign Policy and International Security on Iran’s Supreme National Security Council from 2013 to 2021, and Iran's ambassador to Iraq from 1998 to 2001. Born on September 17, 1961, Iravani holds a Master of Arts in State Management from the University of Tehran and a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Bhopal University in India.[3][4]
In October 2024, Iravani condemned Israeli military actions in Lebanon during a UN Security Council session. He described the attacks as violations of international law and called for immediate cessation of hostilities, urging the Council to hold Israel accountable.[5][6]
Elon Musk reportedly met with Iravani in November 2024 for over one hour in secret in New York City.[7] This meeting occurred at Amir Saeid Iravani 's residence in New York.[8] The meeting was requested by Musk.[8] An Iranian official confirmed to the Associated Press that the meeting didn't occur at the Iranian mission to the United Nations.[9] The Biden administration at the time told CNN that they were unaware of the rendezvous.[10] Islamic Republic News Agency reported that a spokesman of their foreign ministry denied that this meeting took place.[11] The Trump team, in November 2024, would neither confirm nor deny this meeting that was first publicized by the New York Times.[12][13]
References
[edit]- ^ Fassihi, Farnaz (2024-11-14). "Elon Musk Met With Iran's U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
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- ^ "New Permanent Representative of Iran Presents Credentials | Meetings Coverage and Press Releases". press.un.org. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Ambassador & Permanent Representative - H.E. Mr. Amir Saeid Iravani". newyork.mfa.ir. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Lebanon's sovereignty must be respected, demands Iran's UN envoy amidst regional crisis". Tehran Times. 2024-10-11. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ "Iran writes letter to UNSC over martyrdom of two nationals in Zionist bombings in Lebanon". irangov.ir. October 26, 2024. Retrieved 2025-02-14.
- ^ ABC News (Australia) (2024-11-14). What's the significance of Elon Musk's meeting with Iranian ambassador? | ABC News. Retrieved 2025-02-02 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b "Elon Musk met Iran's UN ambassador in New York". BBC. 2024-11-15. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump". AP News. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ John, Tara (2024-11-14). "Elon Musk met with Iran's UN envoy, NYT reports". CNN. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Iranian official met with Musk in a possible step to ease tensions with Trump". AP News. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ "Iranian official reportedly met with Elon Musk in an apparent effort ease tensions with Trump". PBS News. 2024-11-16. Retrieved 2025-02-02.
- ^ Fassihi, Farnaz (2024-11-14). "Elon Musk Met With Iran's U.N. Ambassador, Iranian Officials Say". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-02-02.