UN Chief Congratulates Iran On Anniversary Of Bloody Islamic Revolution

1 sourceUpdated Jul 2, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is facing backlash after sending a formal message congratulating Iran on the anniversary of its 1979 Islamic Revolution, even as the regime continues to face scrutiny…

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