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Takht-Ravanchi

lines on the record: 330
first: 1996-04-15
most recent: 2022-07-19
sittings or episodes: 49
sources: un-security-council

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“Since then, the application of the United States unlawful sanctions has been extended to other States and, in essence, the United States is punishing them for honouring their international commitments in accordance with resolution 2231 (2015) - another unprecedented development in the history of the United Nations. What the United States sanctions are intended to achieve amounts to collective punishment of the general public, which is prohibited even in armed conflicts. They are also targeting the most vulnerable groups of ordinary people in order to create discontent within society - as such, that is inhumane in nature. The United States sanctions are also targeting different sectors of the Iranian economy, including the oil and banking sectors, which is negatively affecting the daily lives of millions of Iranians.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“On 8 May 2018, the President of the United States issued a presidential memorandum entitled, in part, "Ceasing United States Participation in the JCPOA". In fact, the United States decided to illegally withdraw from the J CPOA and, in contravention of its international obligations, re-imposed all of its sanctions, which had been lifted in accordance with the JCPOA. That and subsequent developments rendered the JCPOA with respect to Iran's benefits almost fully ineffective. In certain respects, the situation now is even worse than before the JCPOA was concluded.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“The resolution emphasizes that "the JCPOA is conducive to promoting and facilitating the development of normal economic and trade contacts and cooperation with Iran" (resolution 223] (2015), thirteenth preambular paragraph). As the Secretary-General rightly notes in his recent report, "An essential part of the Plan is the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions on the Islamic Republic of Iran, allowing for the normalization of trade and economic relations." (S/2019/934, para.]) Furthermore, based on the JCPOA, China, France, Germany, Russia, the United Kingdom and the United States committed to ensuring Iran's access in the areas of trade, technology, finance and energy, and the United States committed to preventing interference with Iran's realization of the full benefits ofthe lifting of sanctions.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“The Security Council is once again considering the implementation of one of its most important resolutions, namely, resolution 2231 (2015), which is being vehemently violated by a permanent member of the Council - an unprecedented development in the history of the United Nations. In that regard, I wish to express my appreciation to the other 14 members of the Council for lending their valuable support to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). When the Council, through its unanimous adoption of resolution 2231 (2015), endorsed the JCPOA, the whole world acclaimed a significant achievement of dialogue and multilateral diplomacy and acknowledged its indispensable contribution to international peace and security.”
2019-12-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8695 (2019) · source
“While respecting the sovereignty ofAfghanistan and underlining the need for the ownership and leadership of any peace process by the people of the country, Iran stands ready, within a regional initiative, along with its neighbouring countries, as well as Afghanistan's Government and all groups, to enter into consultations and negotiations with all parties in the conflict in order to prevent more bloodshed and facilitate the conclusion of a durable agreement. As a neighbouring country that has always wholeheartedly supported the Afghan-led and -owned initiatives for a stable and prosperous Afghanistan, Iran will spare no genuine or impartial effort to that end The meeting rose at 1.25 p.m.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, any peace process shall preserve the achievements of the International Conference on Afghanistan held in Bonn in 2001, including the Constitution and the institutions derived from it. At the same time, in case of an agreement to amend the Constitution, it shall be conducted according to the procedure foreseen in the Constitution itself and under the supervision of the legitimate Government of Afghanistan. No country has the right to decide the future of Afghanistan, and any peace negotiation in the absence of Afghanistan's Government and the political factions of the country, or in a unilateral, exclusive and non-transparent manner, is doomed to fail.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Neither Afghanistan nor our region can afford a new round of conflict. Peace is the strongest demand of the people of Afghanistan, and it must be heard by all Afghan groups, who, instead of confrontation, should cooperate for peace. Any peace process must be facilitated by the United Nations and Afghan-led, -owned and -controlled. We call on regional and international players to support such a peace process and allow the future of Afghanistan to be determined exclusively by Afghans themselves. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan must have the central role in all peace efforts, and any peace agreement must be concluded with its participation.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“After almost two decades of United States invasion of Afghanistan, it is quite clear that the United States has no choice but to leave that country, and the sooner, the better. As we have stated time and again, the time-bound and responsible withdrawal of all foreign forces is a strong national demand of the people of Afghanistan. We urge the Government of Afghanistan and all Afghan parties to be vigilant and cooperate closely in successfully passing through the current critical security situation. Any conflict and fratricide will help those who do not wish to see a secure and stable Afghanistan. We urge all parties, pending national reconciliation and a permanent ceasefire agreement, to exercise maximum restraint and avoid deteriorating the security conditions and targeting civilians.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“Iran also urges all Afghan parties and political groups, as well as all Afghans eligible to vote, to actively participate in the elections, as that is essential for the improvement of the security and socioeconomic conditions of Afghanistan. In the security domain, the high number of incidents, as referred to in the Secretary-General's report (S/2019/703), serves to indicate that the security situation remains volatile. The increase attacks by Da'esh is a source of grave concern and underlines the need to combat it seriously and resolutely. It is evident that its elements, aided by certain countries, including in transferring them from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan, have significantly increased the offensive capability of Da'esh. Those countries are therefore also responsible for the crimes committed by Da'esh.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“I thank the Russian presidency of the Council for organizing this meeting. We also thank the briefers for their valuable input. Afghanistan is passing through a critical juncture, and there are alarming trends in its political and security domains. Numerous efforts are being made to hold a successful presidential election on 28 September. However, there are attempts to undermine that important event. Holding free and fair presidential elections can further enhance the democratic institutions of the country. We call upon the United Nations and the international community to support holding the elections as scheduled.”
2019-09-10 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8613 (2019) · source
“We believe that the littoral States are responsible for the security of the Persian Gulf. That is the basis of our initiative to create a regional dialogue forum, which is in line with paragraph 8 of resolution 598 (1987). We will continue consultations with our brothers in the region to realize such a lofty goal.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Any attempt to exclude or by-pass Iran from the region is therefore an illusion and doomed to fail. While we are not seeking confrontation, we cannot and will not remain indifferent to the violation of our sovereignty. In order to secure our borders and interests, we will therefore vigorously exercise our inherent right to self-defence. As a country with the longest coastlines in the Persian Gulf and the Oman Sea, Iran is determined to continue ensuring the safety and security of maritime navigation in the area, particularly the Strait of Hormuz. The interference of foreign forces in that strategic waterway, under whatever pre-text, is destabilizing and therefore unacceptable. Any attempt at artificial coalition-building for securing navigation in the area will fail.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Unfortunately, some countries in our region, such as Saudi Arabia, are recipients of that deadly weaponry, with the illusion that they can buy security by relying on the United States. In fact, the only beneficiary of that accumulation of weaponry in the region is the defence industry of exporting countries. Likewise, we should not lose sight of the destabilizing nature and impact of the divide-and-rule strategy of the United States, through which it has persistently sowed division among the countries of the region. The Iranophobic statements of United States officials also serve the same purpose. They disseminate fabrications against Iran to justify their policy in the region, with the aim of excluding Iran from playing its role in the region. Iran has been in this region for millenniums and will remain there for millenniums to come.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“One of the main causes of the instability and insecurity in our sensitive region is the military presence of the United States, which has deployed over 70,000 troops across the Middle East and maintains an active military presence in all littoral States of the Persian Gulf, except Iran. The number of foreign military installations in the Middle East has increased from four in 1990 to 41 in 2018, almost all of which are United States installations, which is the highest concentration of foreign military installations in the world. In addition to the illegal withdrawal of the United States from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, another destabilizing factor is the unbridled flow of American weaponry into the region, which has turned it into a powder keg.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“That is the case with respect to almost all other conflicts in the region. One can easily track the United States involvement in Afghanistan, Iraq, Syria and Yemen, supporting some terrorist groups and many other unlawful acts, including cyberattacks in the Middle East. Yesterday marked the sixty-sixth anniversary of a United States-United Kingdom-orchestrated coup against the democratically elected Government of Iran. After the Islamic revolution, instances of United States interference in Iran include supporting Saddam Hussein in his aggression against Iran; downing an Iranian passenger flight, which killed all 290 on-board, including 66 children; supporting several coup attempts; and perpetrating economic terrorism that targets ordinary and vulnerable Iranians, such as patients by using food and medicine as a weapon against them.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Madam President, for convening this meeting. I also thank the Chef de Cabinet to the Secretary-General for her input. The main and longest-running conflict in the Middle East is the question of Palestine. As long as it remains unsolved, peace and security in the Middle East cannot be restored. The unlawful occupation of Palestine is the main cause; it can therefore end only by an end to the occupation. There is no magic solution. All initiatives so far have disregarded that principle and failed. The so-called deal of the century is bound to fail for the same reason. The land of Palestine is not up for sale, and the aspirations, honour, dignity and inalienable rights of an entire nation cannot be bought. The United States, by supporting the occupation, has been responsible for the prolongation of the conflict.”
2019-08-20 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8600 (2019) · source
“Ultimately, our success in countering those menaces is dependent largely on our genuine political will, comprehensive approach and non-discriminatory cooperation and assistance.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Likewise, during the same period, the largest quantities of opium, as well as the second-largest quantities of morphine and heroin, were also seized by Iran. We are determined to continue our efforts in combating terrorists and drug traffickers. However, to ensure the continuity and effectiveness of our efforts, the international community must assist Iran- of course, without preconditions, discrimination or politicization. I also refer to the detrimental effects of unilateral sanctions in undermining our efforts to counter terrorism and organized crime. Countries imposing such unlawful sanctions have to be reminded that their sanctions policies seriously weaken the effectiveness of the counter-narcotic efforts of transit countries.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“As a result, in the past 40 years, 3,815 members of our law enforcement forces have lost their lives and over 12,000 others have been wounded. In the past three decades, Iran has seized approximately 11,000 tons of different types of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. In 2018 alone, our law enforcement forces carried out 1,557 operations against drug traffickers, seizing approximately 807 tons of different types of narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances. Our outstanding activities in combating drug traffickers have always been acknowledged at the global level. For instance, according to the World Drug Report 2019 of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, in 2017, Iran seized the largest quantity of opiates, accounting for 39 per cent of the global total.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Moreover, after being delisted as a terrorist group by the United States, MKO is now active in this country and its members are cooperating closely with the United States intelligence community to develop disruptive and destructive plots and plans against Iran. Cognizant of the serious threat posed by terrorist groups in our region, Iran has assisted Iraq and Syria, upon their request, in combating the most dangerous terrorist groups. In our neighbourhood, terrorist groups and organized criminals are involved mostly in the trafficking of drugs and, in certain cases, of arms and cultural properties in order to finance their activities. Therefore, in addition to combating terrorist groups, we have also engaged seriously in countering organized criminals, mainly those involved in drug trafficking.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Iran is the victim of the activities of terrorist groups and transnational criminals alike. At the same time, we are at the forefront of combating both menaces. In the past four decades, 17,161 Iranian citizens, including almost 200 high-ranking political figures, among them one President, one Prime Minister, one judiciary chief, one deputy chief of the armed forces and 27 members of Parliament, as well as four nuclear scientists, have been martyred by foreign-backed terrorist groups. The Mujahedeen-e Khalq (MKO), which is responsible for the killing of at least 12,000 Iranian civilians and many Iraqi citizens, as well as a number of citizens of various nationalities, continues to receive funds from certain countries in the region, while enjoying the support of certain States, including in Europe.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing today's meeting. My gratitude also goes to the Executive Directors of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime and the Counter-Terrorism Committee Executive Directorate for their input. As global concerns, both international terrorism and transnational organized crimes require a global response, and the United Nations has a decisive role to play in both cases. While the Security Council should continue its role in addressing international terrorism, issues related to transnational organized crimes must be dealt with only by the General Assembly. Terrorist and criminal groups have different motives and use different methods. However, the impacts of their activities are very similar - both are extremely disruptive and exceedingly destructive.”
2019-07-09 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8569 (2019) · source
“Today, one country of the region distanced itself from the United States claims and officially stated that it could not honestly point the finger at any country because it did not have evidence. Neither fabrication nor blaming others can change the reality. The United States must stop its military adventurism and false-flag operations in the broader Persian Gulf region. The meeting rose at 12.05 pm.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“On 21 June, the debris of the targeted drone was retrieved from Iran's territorial waters and displayed to the media. In regard to that incident, Iran acted in self-defence, in accordance with Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and in full conformity with international law. Instead of rejecting credible technical information, the United States must accept the responsibility for its wrongful act. With regard to the oil tanker incidents, we have already rejected the baseless United States claim, which is part and parcel of its Iranophobic campaign by which it resorts to deception, fabrications and disinformation. The United States claim in that regard has not even been supported by some of its closest allies.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“As my country has responded to those allegations, either through our Foreign Ministry or at relevant international forums, I do not want to dignify them with an answer. However, some accusations have been raised for the first time in an open meeting of the Security Council at which we are present. I must also put on record our view on those subjects. With respect to the United States spy drone, as I mentioned in my letter of 20 June to the Secretary- General and the President of the Security Council, our credible, detailed and precise technical information on the path and points of intrusion of the drone leave no doubt that, when targeted, it was flying over Iranian territorial waters. We have maps here that clearly indicate that the drone entered four miles deep into our airspace.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“We are anation that, as attested by our history, resists aggression, intimidation and coercion. Conversely, we respond very well to civilized behaviour, respect and honesty. Trust is the main prerequisite and the minimum requirement for entering into a meaningful dialogue. This can be represented only in deeds, not in deceptive and sugar-coated words. As long as illegal sanctions are in place, one cannot be expected to trust the offer of an honest and genuine dialogue. Finally, our observations on Secretary-General's report (S/2019/492) are contained in a letter that I sent to Your Excellency yesterday, which covers our views on issues that I have not addressed in my remarks today. Last but not the least, today the United States representative repeated again a few of his country's baseless allegations against Iran.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“For them, diplomacy means withdrawal from a deal that was recognized globally as a significant achievement of multilateralism; it means the reimposition of sanctions, in violation ofthe JCPOA and resolution 2231 (2015); it means punishing other States for implementing that resolution; it means the so-called maximum pressure policy; it means imposing sanction after sanction; it means collective punishment of an entire nation; it means waging a true and all- out economic war against an entire nation; it means economic terrorism; it means military adventurism and sending spy drones into Iranian airspace; it means more military build-up in the Persian Gulf; it means designing more plots to divide regional countries and create further tension among them in order to sell more arms to the region. The list goes on and on.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“The United States is weaponizing food and medicine against civilians, which is a clear manifestation of the collective punishment of an entire nation, amounting to a crime against humanity and thus entailing international responsibility. Now, let' us delve into the Americans' claim of negotiations without preconditions and their demand for us to meet diplomacy with diplomacy. What do they mean by diplomacy and negotiations without preconditions?”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“For instance, patients who have severe conditions and therefore need scarce and expensive medicines and advanced medical equipment, which in most cases must be imported, suffer the most. Just one example among thousands is the dire need of a 38-year-old Iranian woman for a certain medicine that is not available in Iran. In 1987, during the Iran-Iraq war, when she was seven years old, her neighbourhood in an Iranian border city was bombed and she was wounded by the chemical agents provided to Saddam Hussein by some Western States. To breathe normally, she needs a certain medicine that now cannot be imported because all possible ways are blocked by the United States despite its claim that such cases are exempt from sanctions but, in practice, they are not. That is the real meaning of not hurting the Iranian people - true hypocrisy.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“To develop a conventional ballistic missile programme is an inherent right under international law and is neither prohibited nor limited by resolution 2231 (2015). Living in such a volatile region as the Middle East, the Islamic Republic of Iran will not compromise its security or its conventional defence capability, as no other country does. American officials claim that the sanctions are not intended to hurt the people of Iran but, in practice, entirely the opposite is true. The sanctions are basically designed to harm the general public, particularly those who are vulnerable, such as women, children, the elderly and patients. The sanctions harm the poor more than the rich, the ill more than the healthy and infants and children more than adults. In short, those who are most vulnerable suffer the most.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“While Iran is determined to vigorously secure its interests against the economic terrorism of the United States and all its mischievous plots and plans, the international community should also resist United States bullying and lawlessness if we want our world to be governed by the rule of law, not the rule of power, and by the force of logic instead of the logic of force. We should not allow the fabrications, disinformation or deception of the United States to set the agenda. One example is its disinformation campaign and the hue and cry about Iran's missile programme in relation to resolution 2231 (2015). Iran's missiles are designed to deliver conventional warheads and are not designed to be capable of delivering nuclear weapons. Accordingly, they are outside the purview of resolution 2231 (2015).”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“As stated in our SupremeNational Security Council's statement, the Islamic Republic of Iran entered into negotiations in good faith, agreed to the conclusion of the JCPOA in good faith, implemented its commitments in good faith and, after the United States withdrawal, provided the remaining JCPOA participants enough time to shoulder their responsibilities with goodwill. The remaining J CPOA participants, particularly the E3, must now either demonstrate their goodwill by taking timely, adequate, serious and practical steps to preserve the JCPOA, which is now in a critical condition or, along with the United States, accept full responsibility for any possible consequences.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“In fact, as stated by the President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, that is a minimum measure that Iran could adopt a year after the United States withdrew from the JCPOA and reimposed its illegal sanctions. In line with Iran's decision, if adequate practical measures are not taken by the other J CPOA participants and the international community in general within 60 days, Iran will be forced, in the second phase of its plan, to "suspend compliance with the uranium enrichment limits and measures to modernize the Arak heavy water reactor".”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Therefore, in order to protect the security and national interests of the people of Iran and to bring a balance to the JCPOA, on 8 May Iran decided to limit, in the first phase of its plan, the implementation of its commitments in two cases, namely, with regard to the level of reserves of enriched uranium and heavy water as identified in the JCPOA. At the same time, I must stress that this decision is in full conformity with paragraphs 26 and 36 ofthe JCPOA, according to which, in the case of a reintroduction or reimposition of the sanctions or such an imposition of new nuclear-related sanctions, Iran will have the right "to cease performing its commitments under this J CPOA in whole or in part".”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“However, Iran's goodwill and maximum restraint, as well as the repeated promises by other participants to seek practical solutions, yielded no concrete results. By exercising its policy of strategic patience in order to preserve the JCPOA, Iran has paid a heavy price as a result of the United States economic war and its so-called maximum pressure policy, including its attempts to cut Iran's oil exports to zero and to disrupt free trade with Iran. In practical terms, the JCPOA has become an agreement that is being respected by only one party. A multilateral agreement cannot be implemented unilaterally. Iran has done a great deal and much more than its fair share to preserve the nuclear deal. Iran alone cannot and will no longer shoulder all the burdens to preserve the JCPOA.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“That irresponsible conduct by a permanent member of the Council, unprecedented in the history of this organ, is a frontal attack on resolution 2231 (2015), violates the Charter of the United Nations and international law and further erodes trust and confidence in the Council. As a result, the United States itself is not fulfilling its obligations under resolution 2231 (2015), is not allowing Iran to implement certain parts of the JCPOA and is preventing other States from implementing their obligations under the resolution. Nevertheless, over the course of a year after the United States withdrawal, Iran's only reaction was to give the remaining JCPOA participants, mainly the E3, at their request, week after week and month after month an opportunity to compensate for the consequences of the United States withdrawal.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, according to the J CPOA, the United States will "make best efforts in good faith to sustain this JCPOA and to prevent interference with the realization of the full benefit by Iran of the sanctions lifting". But what has happened in practice? The United States withdrawal from the JCPOA and the imposition of its illegal sanctions rendered the JCPOA almost completely ineffective with respect to Iran's benefits, which is of course a clear violation of the United States commitments under the JCPOA and a breach of its obligations under resolution 2231 (2015). The United States also brazenly continues to threaten other States to either violate resolution 2231 (2015) or face punishment.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Regarding multilateral sanctions, under the JCPOA, the European Union (EU) and its member States are committed to adopting "an EU regulation, terminating all nuclear-related economic and financial EU sanctions". Likewise, on national sanctions, according to the JCPOA, the United States is committed to "ceasing the application of the statutory nuclear-related sanctions". In addition, in accordance with the JCPOA, the EU, its member States and the United States will "refrain from any policy specifically intended to directly and adversely affect the normalization of trade and economic relations with Iran" and will not "undermine the successful implementation of this JCPOA".”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“In addition, the resolution, "Underscoring that Member States are obligated under Article 25 of the Charter of the United Nations to accept and carry out the Security Council's decisions, "2. Calls upon all Member States to take such actions as may be appropriate to support the implementation of the JCPOA, including by taking actions commensurate with the implementation plan set out in the JCPOA and this resolution and by refraining from actions that undermine implementation of commitments under the J CPOA." As Security Council sanctions can be annulled only by itself, this organ, through resolution 2231 (2015) and acting under Chapter VII of the Charter, terminated all its sanctions against Iran.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Therefore, the first pillar is completely fulfilled, with the highest possible standards. But what about the second pillar? Has it been realized? This pillar is composed of two complementary commitments: the lifting of sanctions and the promotion of normal economic and trade relations with Iran. This fact has twice been stipulated explicitly in the JCPOA, which states: "The JCPOA will produce the comprehensive lifting of all United Nations Security Council sanctions as well as multilateral and national sanctions related to Iran's nuclear programme, including steps on access in areas of trade, technology, finance, and energy". Likewise, resolution 2231 (2015) emphasizes that "the JCPOA is conducive to promoting and facilitating the development of normal economic and trade contacts and cooperation with Iran".”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“Mr. President, I wish to thank you for having organized this meeting, which deals with an important issue for the whole international community, namely, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), which, according to the Secretary-General, is a demonstration of successful multilateralism and a major achievement in dialogue and diplomacy. As the Council is well aware, the JCPOA is founded on two pillars: Iran's nuclear-related commitments and the commitments of other participants, which should bring about economic benefits to Iran. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is mandated to verify and monitor the implementation of Iran's nuclear- related commitments, and it is doing so. The IAEA's 15 consecutive reports have confirmed Iran's continued full compliance with its commitments.”
2019-06-26 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8564 (2019) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran is further expanding its trade and economic relations with Afghanistan, including by providing our port facilities, and is determined to continue supporting the fraternal people and Government of Afghanistan in all areas in their search for the peace and prosperity that they deserve. The meeting rose at 6.50pm.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“Furthermore, proper socioeconomic conditions can also greatly contribute to the preservation and consolidation of peace and stability. Therefore, due consideration must also be paid to the development of Afghanistan's economy, the realization of which requires continued strong regional and international support. In addition to the promotion of peace and tranquillity, conducive socioeconomic conditions are also required for the reconstruction of the country and the return of refugees and internally displaced persons. Iran, for its part, is hosting 3 million of Afghans refugees and fighting narcotic drugs that are heading mainly to Europe, without proper and meaningful international assistance. It is high time for the international community to shoulder its responsibility to assist Afghanistan in this regard.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“This is essential, taking into account the existing security challenges in the country, in particular those emanating from the presence and criminal activities of dangerous terrorist groups, such as Da'esh, which has been helped in the transfer of its elements from Syria and Iraq to Afghanistan. Da'esh is not only destabilizing Afghanistan, but represents a serious threat to certain central Asian countries. The strengthening of Afghanistan's defence and security forces is also necessary to counter another major challenge facing this country, namely, opium poppy cultivation and illicit trafficking in narcotic drugs, with all its adverse socioeconomic and security impacts, which destroy the fabric not only of Afghan society, but also that of neighbouring countries. It fuels terrorist and other criminal activities as well.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“The Islamic Republic of Iran, which has always supported the realization of the aspirations of the people of Afghanistan, stands ready, in close cooperation and coordination with the Government of Afghanistan, to fully and genuinely support and facilitate the peace process in order to establish and consolidate an inclusive, just and sustaining peace in this neighbouring country. While the time-bound and responsible withdrawal of all foreign forces is a strong national demand, this should be complemented through the preserving and strengthening of the defence and security institutions and forces of Afghanistan.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“By reaffirming a commitment to Islamic principles and national values, as well as safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, the loya jirga stressed that establishing and strengthening peace in Afghanistan must uphold the integrity of the Islamic Republic system and the current Constitution, as well as other achievements that are the results of many years of sacrifice and struggle by the people of Afghanistan. It is unfortunate that the United States, instead of acknowledging the positive role that Iran plays in preserving peace and stability in Afghanistan, is accusing Iran of fomenting insecurity in that country. The sole purpose of this unfounded claim is to cover the United States failed policy in Afghanistan over the past 18 years.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“To be durable, peace must be established by the Afghan people and for the Afghan people. This means that it cannot be dictated to them and that the real concerns and genuine interests of all Afghans cannot be ignored. What the regional and international players are expected to do in this regard is only to support the realization of the long-standing aspiration of that great nation to peace. This must be done by facilitating an Afghan-led, Afghan-owned and Afghan-controlled peace process, as the right to determine the future of Afghanistan belongs exclusively to Afghans themselves. In this context, and underscoring the need for further consolidation of the foundations of democracy and the rule of law, we welcome the recent convening of the consultative peace loya jirga.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“I thank you, Mr. President, for organizing this meeting. Our thanks also go to Mr. Yamamoto and Ms. Samar, as well as Ambassador Raz, for their valuable contributions to the work of the Council on the situation in Afghanistan. In its search for peace, stability and prosperity, Afghanistan is now passing through a critical juncture. Tired from years upon years of invasion, occupation and foreign military presence, as well as a vicious cycle of terror, insecurity and instability, the people of Afghanistan from all walks oflife are calling for peace. This call has never been as loud and strong as it is today. Now, peace is the main, most serious and strongest demand of all Afghans. This call must be heard and this demand has to be realized. This is imperative for Afghanistan itself and for regional and international peace and security.”
2019-06-19 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8555 (2019) · source
“In conclusion, I should underline that the Islamic Republic of Iran is continuing its consultations with the other guarantors of the Astana format to work with the Special Representative of the Secretary-General, Mr. Pedersen, in finding a political solution to the current crisis in Syria. The right to determine the future of Syria belongs exclusively to the Syrians themselves. We must genuinely support a Syrian-led and Syrian- owned political process.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source
“The Syrian Government has an inherent right to restore its control over the whole of its territory and a responsibility to ensure the safety and security of all ofits citizens from terrorists. The current situation in Idlib, which is enabling terrorists to conduct their operations and use more than 2 million civilians as human shields, cannot and must not continue indefinitely. Among other things, it will prevent the return of refugees and internally displaced persons, delay the country's reconstruction and hamper the efforts to reach a political solution. I must also stress how important it is that all concerned fully respect international humanitarian law, as well as Syria's sovereignty, political independence, unity and territorial integrity.”
2019-06-18 · UN Security Council · Security Council, S/PV.8553 (2019) · source