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Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, recently asserted that claims by the U.S. and its allies regarding the restoration of UN Security Council resolutions are baseless and unlawful. In a letter to various foreign ministers, he emphasized that all nuclear-related restrictions under resolution 2231 will permanently expire on October 18, 2025. He contended that the U.S. cannot invoke resolution 2231 due to its withdrawal from the JCPOA and criticized the E3 for not fulfilling their commitments. Araghchi urged the international community to reject these unlawful claims, uphold multilateralism, and maintain the integrity of international law and the UN.
In a recent UN Security Council briefing, Iranian Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani emphasized that Afghanistan’s future governance must be determined by its own people, rejecting external solutions as unsustainable. He expressed Iran’s sympathy for Afghans affected by a recent earthquake and highlighted Iran’s commitment to providing humanitarian aid. Iravani stressed the importance of regional security and the necessity for constructive engagement with Afghanistan’s de facto authorities. He called for the release of frozen Afghan assets and advocated for a united, independent Afghanistan free from terrorism. He also underscored the critical role of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA).
The recent UN Security Council meeting aimed to extend the suspension of sanctions against Iran but failed to adopt a resolution for continued sanctions relief, impacting international relations and nuclear negotiations. Voting showed divisions: the U.S. and several allies opposed the suspension, while China, Russia, and Pakistan supported it. The U.S. emphasized its readiness for talks but criticized Iran’s nuclear efforts, while China called for diplomatic solutions. Russia condemned any reinstatement of sanctions as illegitimate. France and the UK argued for reimposing sanctions based on prior commitments. The meeting highlighted significant geopolitical tensions and the challenges in addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
At the 25th Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Tianjin, Masoud Pezeshkian from Iran stressed the need for enhanced financial cooperation among member nations to counteract illegal sanctions. He proposed strengthening the ‘Special Accounts and Settlements’ initiative, focusing on three pillars: expanding settlements in national currencies, launching joint digital infrastructures using central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and creating a multilateral currency swap fund. Pezeshkian also emphasized the establishment of a peacebuilding committee to address regional crises. He expressed Iran’s commitment to supporting initiatives that foster economic resilience and collective security within the SCO framework.
The mandatory hijab protests in Iran have intensified discussions about law enforcement and public gatherings. Tehran’s deputy governor, Hossein Khosh-Eghbal, defended police actions against unauthorized sit-ins outside parliament, emphasizing strict regulations on protests. This comes amid tensions over a new hijab law, passed in September 2022 but delayed due to backlash. Reports indicate police forcibly dispersed protesters, with some claiming they were removed and abandoned. The crackdown has drawn mixed reactions, with some conservatives criticizing police actions while others support them. This situation underscores the ongoing struggle for women’s rights and the complex relationship between state authority and civil liberties in Iran.
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi recently urged the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to adopt a constructive and technical approach in its dealings with Iran regarding nuclear activities. In a phone call with IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, Araghchi emphasized Iran’s commitment to cooperation and the need to avoid politicization, calling for negotiations free from “unjustified pressure” from certain nations. Grossi affirmed the IAEA’s intention to engage seriously with Iran to resolve outstanding issues. This dialogue follows a November 2024 resolution by the IAEA’s Board of Governors accusing Iran of non-compliance, which Iran deemed unjust and politically motivated.