The big picture:
During the 58th session of the UN Human Rights Council, condemning Israel's actions against the people of Gaza Araghchi also condemned and criticized the U.S.'s pharmaceutical sanctions on Iran.
Key points:
- Araghchi criticized the impact of drug sanctions on the Iranian population, asserting that they have caused significant harm.
- Israel possesses weapons of mass destruction.
- The world should scrutinize Israel's nuclear activities and take them under control.
- Iran is developing its peaceful nuclear program under international supervision and NPT.
- Israel is neither a party to any convention nor a member of an international nuclear arms control organization.
Go Deeper:
Araghchi's comments reflect a broader narrative within Iran regarding the effects of sanctions and the country's foreign policy priorities.
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