NEW YORK — The United Nations General Assembly elected the Islamic Republic to the UN Committee for Program and Coordination (CPC), with Iran securing 144 votes in a secret ballot. Iran’s three-year term on the 34-member body begins on January 1, 2027.
The CPC, established in 1962, is a principal subsidiary organ of both the General Assembly and the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). 
It reviews UN programs, assesses their implementation, and provides recommendations on program priorities and coordination across the UN system—including matters touching on human rights, women’s rights, disarmament, and counter-terrorism. Iran’s nomination was initially approved by ECOSOC in April.
According to the official UN press release, Iran was elected to one of four seats allocated to the Asia-Pacific States Group, alongside Pakistan (178 votes), India (176 votes), and Japan (172 votes). Iran’s 144 votes comfortably exceeded the required majority of 92. 
The 19 elected members also included the United States (162 votes), the United Kingdom (166 votes), Germany (169 votes), all from the Western European and Other States Group.
The result represented a clear rebuff to Australia and Canada, which both confirmed they voted against Iran. Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra “strongly opposes and voted against Iran’s appointment”. 
The UK government declined to disclose its vote but said it “strongly regrets” Iran’s election.
None of these objections altered the outcome. The 144 votes in favor demonstrated that the vast majority of UN member states reject the politicized campaign against Iran and recognize the Islamic Republic’s legitimate right to participate in the Organization’s subsidiary bodies on an equal footing with all other states.