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Iran

Islamic Republic of Iran

Asia

UN Member since 1945

Member of BRICS+, OPEC, NAM.

Population

87.6M

GDP

$368.0B

Capital

Tehran

Government

Theocratic presidential repu...

Power & politics

Leadership, governance, and democratic trajectory.

Democracy index

2.0 / 10

UN voting record

How Iran votes at the UN General Assembly — ideological trajectory, voting partners, topic patterns, and key recent roll calls.

Ideological trajectory

Voting summary

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Bloc alignment

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Top voting partners

Topic-level voting

Source: Erik Voeten, “United Nations General Assembly Voting Data”, Harvard Dataverse (CC0). Aggregated by Model Diplomat. Last refresh tracked in profile freshness.

Foreign policy

Bilateral posture, key relationships, and live diplomatic statements.

Foreign Policy

Iran's foreign policy is built on resistance to Western hegemony, opposition to Israel, and the projection of Shia influence across the region. It seeks to balance sanctions pressure by cultivating strategic partnerships with Russia and China, including joining the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRICS. The nuclear file remains central -- Iran seeks sanctions relief while preserving its enrichment capabilities. Iran also emphasizes South-South solidarity and anti-interventionism at the UN.

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MUN Delegate Guide

As Iran, champion sovereignty, non-interference, and resistance to Western unilateralism. Position yourself as a leader of the Non-Aligned Movement and an advocate for developing nations.

On nuclear issues, frame enrichment as a sovereign right under the NPT. On regional conflicts, emphasize stability and anti-terrorism while supporting allied groups indirectly. Coordinate with Russia and China on Security Council matters. Counter Saudi and Israeli narratives aggressively. Invoke the legacy of U.S. interventionism (1953 coup, sanctions) to build sympathy among Global South delegations.