Why it matters:
The expiration of Resolution 2231 marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing nuclear dispute between Iran and Western powers. This resolution was central to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), commonly known as the Iran nuclear deal, and its expiration could have profound implications on the future of diplomatic relations and non-proliferation efforts.
The big picture:
The U.S. and its European allies have continued to pressure Iran over its nuclear program, despite the expiration of the resolution. At the same time, Iran maintains that it has adhered to its obligations under international law. With rising tensions, the geopolitical landscape is shifting as Iran calls for a return to fair and meaningful negotiations based on its rights under the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
What he's saying:
Iran’s Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasized that Resolution 2231, which set terms for Iran’s nuclear program under the JCPOA, had clearly defined terms for termination. Iran’s legal position is that all provisions of the resolution have now ended, and any attempts by the U.S. and European countries to impose further sanctions or measures based on the resolution are invalid.
Iravani insists that any attempts to reinstate provisions of Resolution 2231 are legally unfounded and a clear abuse of the Security Council’s authority.
Iran's envoy to the UNSC highlights the U.S. withdrawal from the JCPOA in 2018 as a key factor in the ongoing tensions.
Iravani states that Iran remains committed to a peaceful nuclear program and will not accept coercion or intimidation from the U.S. and its allies.
The Ambassador calls for a reversal of U.S. policy and renewed diplomacy based on mutual respect and recognition of Iran's rights under the NPT.
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