MNA � UNIC Director in Iran Maria Dotsenko said on Sunday that the UN supports Iranian President�s proposal called World against Violence and Extremism (WAVE) and will stay beside Iran against the US sanctions.

Making the remarks in Semnan province, she added that �Iran has played a specific role in helping the UN reach its intended goals and the UN will not leave the country alone against the US sanctions.�

She also referred to the made trips by UN officials to Iran as a proof for warm cooperation between the international body and the Islamic country.

Back in 2013, Iranian President Rouhani called for a world against violence and extremism. The UN voted approve his WAVE proposal at a general assembly in December, 2013 which resulted in a call for all nations across the globe to denounce violence and extremism.

In December, 2014, Tehran held a 2-day WAVE conference with representatives from more than 40 countries. This conference was referred to as, "the beginning of a new international coalition against extremism.