Saeid Iravani

Saeid Iravani is the current ambassador of Iran to the United Nations. He is newsworthy due to recent interactions and tensions at the UN Security Council. Specifically, he engaged in a heated exchange with U.S. envoy Mike Waltz during a Security Council session. Iravani told Waltz to "be polite," which prompted a strong response from Waltz, who criticized Iran's human rights record, accusing the regime of killing and imprisoning its own citizens. This exchange highlights the ongoing strained relationship between Iran and the United States, particularly regarding Iran's internal policies and international behavior. Iravani's role as Iran's representative at the UN places him at the center of these diplomatic tensions, making his actions and statements significant in understanding the current state of US-Iran relations.