Iran thanks Pakistan for abstention at UNSC meeting

Iran on Friday expressed gratitude to Pakistan for abstaining from a UN Security Council vote that allowed a meeting on its nuclear program to proceed. Tehran, however, rejected the session as "legally unfounded."

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not supporting the convening of this meeting

Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani specifically acknowledged Pakistan and Somalia for not supporting the meeting's convening, while commending Russia and China for opposing it. The session was requested by Bahrain and five European nations to discuss the implementation of Resolution 2231, which endorsed the 2015 Iran nuclear agreement, and the secretary general's latest report.

Western members maintained that Resolution 2231 still provides a basis for discussing Iran's nuclear commitments. Tehran argues the resolution expired on Oct. 18 last year and no longer holds legal authority. Iravani stated there is no legal basis for the secretary general to report, the secretariat to brief the council, or the Security Council to discuss the issue.

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There is therefore no legal basis for the Secretary General to submit reports, for the secretariat to brief the Council, or for the Security Council to discuss this issue under the agenda item ‘Non-Proliferation’

He rejected the European powers' use of the "snapback" mechanism for restoring sanctions, asserting that France, Germany, and the United Kingdom had failed to meet their obligations under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). Iravani accused the United States and Israel of violating international law through military actions against Iran and demanded accountability. He reiterated that Iran's nuclear program remains peaceful and under international monitoring, calling it the "most extensive IAEA verification regime."

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A party that has materially breached its obligations cannot invoke rights arising from the same legal instrument

Iravani also accused Western countries of misusing the Security Council for political purposes and distorting facts. Regarding tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, he stated that responsibility for maritime navigation and demining operations rests exclusively with Iran.

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The United States and the Israeli regime bear full responsibility for the consequences of their unlawful acts and must be held fully accountable