ALWAGHT- Iran's UN ambassador criticized the US and the European troika for not honoring their obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and UNSC Resolution 2231.
At a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday regarding the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and Resolution 2231, Iran's envoy, Saeed Iravani, responded strongly to the European Union's representative, accusing their statement of being "politicized, biased, and one-sided." Iran acknowledged the Secretary General’s report calling for steadfast commitment to diplomacy but emphasized the failures of the United States and the European troika in fulfilling their obligations under the JCPOA and Resolution 2231.
Iravani pointed out that the root cause of the current situation was the US unilateral withdrawal from the JCPOA, which led to the re-imposition of sanctions, while the European trio (E3) failed to honor their commitments. He stressed that Iran's actions were in response to these violations and in line with its rights under the agreement. The Iranian envoy also criticized the misleading allegations made against Iran, asserting that they were attempts to distract from the E3’s own breaches of the deal.
Iran reiterated that its nuclear program is strictly peaceful, with full compliance with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) monitoring. Iravani rejected accusations of seeking nuclear weapons as baseless and provocative, also denouncing the political agenda behind recent censure resolutions. He warned against any attempts by the E3 to invoke the "snapback" mechanism, stating that such an action would provoke a firm response from Iran and create a crisis that would harm all parties.
Despite challenges, Iran expressed its continued commitment to diplomacy and dialogue, having participated in talks aimed at reviving the JCPOA. Iravani called for mutual respect and reciprocity in negotiations and urged the E3 and the US to abandon confrontational tactics in favor of constructive engagement. He emphasized that Iran remains open to meaningful discussions, but only if the other parties show genuine commitment to international law and diplomacy.
