ایروانی برنامههای فضایی و موشکی ایران را خارج از صلاحیت قطعنامه ۲۲۳۱ خواند و گفت: آمادهایم مذاکرات را در اولین فرصت برای بازگرداندن برجام و اطمینان از اجرای کامل آن توسط همه از سر بگیریم.
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Could someone explain me what is going on with Ukraine and resolution 2231?
They are trying to being Ukraine officials for a meeting about JCPOA? Cant have a good translation so its confusing
We are ready to resume negotiations to revive the JCPOA
According to
Mehr News Agency , Amir Saeed Irvani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, gave a speech today (Thursday), July 14, at the Security Council meeting about the implementation of Resolution 2231.
Opposition to the invitation from Ukraine / This meeting and Resolution 2231 have absolutely nothing to do with the Ukraine crisis
At the beginning, he said: I want to state our position clearly and for the record regarding the company representing Ukraine in today's meeting, which will be held on the non-proliferation agenda, especially focusing on the implementation of the JCPOA. We are strongly opposed to the invitation of the President of the Council to a member state that is not directly or indirectly related to the subject of the agenda of this meeting.
Irvani continued: We consider this action neither constructive nor in good faith. Instead, it appears to be a cynical attempt to divert attention from the pressing issue at hand, namely the implementation of the JCPOA and the non-compliance and failure of some Western parties to fulfill their obligations under the agreement.
The representative of Iran said: Let me be clear, this meeting and Resolution 2231 (2015) have absolutely nothing to do with the Ukraine crisis. Inviting the representative of Ukraine to this meeting shows the abuse of the process and the position of the Council presidency, which serves the political goals of some countries. In addition, this action is clearly in conflict with the established procedures of the Council and its internal temporary rules of procedure, and is contrary to the principles contained in the Charter of the United Nations.
We have been patiently waiting for the alleged evidence from Ukraine
Saying that Iran categorically rejects Ukraine's baseless accusations, Irvani noted that Iran has maintained its neutral position regarding the conflict in Ukraine. We have been patiently waiting for the alleged evidence from Ukraine, after the preliminary meeting between Iranian and Ukrainian experts. However, using a so-called "document" consisting of contradictory photos and dubious "open source" information, and abusing UN procedures to release it as evidence of alleged violations, as has been done by Ukraine and the UK, is unprofessional. It is deceptive and non-constructive.
We do not recognize the presence of Ukraine in this meeting
This senior Iranian diplomat stated: I reiterate that the repeated request of the secretariat to conduct the so-called investigation has no legal basis. Neither Resolution 2231 nor the relevant memorandum of the President of the Security Council (S/2016/44) authorizes such an illegal mission. Any findings or conclusions of the Secretariat resulting from such illegal activities are null and void.
He said: "It is quite evident that some countries are deliberately trying to divert the attention of the international community from the main reasons for the current situation related to the implementation of the JCPOA and the continuous violation of Resolution 2231 by the United States since the country's illegal withdrawal from the agreement in 2018." As a result, we firmly declare that we do not recognize the presence of Ukraine in this meeting, and we do not intend to address the baseless and repeated accusations of the representative of Ukraine or some member states against my country in this meeting.
Some council members have decided to ignore the main reasons for the challenges related to JCPOA
After that, Irvani discussed the implementation of JCPOA and added: I want to start with a statement from the Secretary General in his recent report, which describes JCPOA as "the best available option". In fact, it is the same. This is why today the members of the Council without any hesitation emphasize their strong support for the revival of the JCPOA and demand its full implementation by all parties as the only practical measure. We are of the opinion that although the JCPOA may not have been perfect or flawless, it was undoubtedly the most viable option at the time and remains the best and most valuable option among the available options.
Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations added: Unfortunately, some members of the Council, especially the United States, have decided to close their eyes to the reality and ignore the main reasons for the challenges related to the JCPOA. In a hypocritical behavior, these countries blame and accuse Iran without considering their failure to fulfill their obligations.
We are still ready to resume negotiations
He continued: If one of the parties should be held responsible for the current situation of the JCPOA, it is the United States, because of its illegal unilateral withdrawal in 2018 and the re-imposition of all its sanctions against Iran based on its "infamous policy of maximum pressure" and at the same time its failure. Is. In the same way, the three European countries that are members of the JCPOA and the European Union are also guilty of not significantly implementing their explicit legal obligations under the JCPOA and Resolution 2231. Since then, the US has openly and bullied all other UN member states into violating Resolution 2231 or face severe punishment. This bullying behavior by a permanent member of this council is unprecedented.
Irani continued: In response to these cases of significant non-compliance, Iran had no other option but to take some compensatory measures in exercising its rights based on clauses 26 and 36 of the JCPOA. Iran's goal was simply to restore the delicate balance of reciprocal obligations under the agreement. Today, some members of the council tried to change the place of the victim and the culprit and pointed to Iran's corrective measures as if Iran is a party that has withdrawn from the JCPOA. It is our express right to take retaliatory measures, and unlike US illegal actions that have irreversible consequences, all our actions are reversible once sanctions are lifted in a verifiable manner.
He said: In addition, the Vienna talks have been stopped not because of Iran, but because of the lack of political will on the part of the United States and three European countries, including their internal political considerations. We are still ready to resume negotiations, if other parties are ready to do the same.
Amir Saeed Irwani also added: While Iran is fully committed to its obligations under the NPT and its safeguards agreement with the IAEA and continues to cooperate with the IAEA, some claims against Iran's peaceful nuclear program, which are obviously based on false information, have been published. It is by the Israeli regime, they have no purpose except to exert political pressure on Iran, which also does not reach anywhere.
Significant progress has been made in the field of protection issues
Iran's representative to the United Nations noted: Iran, in exercising its inalienable rights and committed to its international obligations, is fully determined to vigorously pursue its peaceful nuclear activities, including enrichment at the required levels, under the supervision and verification of the IAEA. . Iran's nuclear program has been continuously monitored by the International Atomic Energy Agency's "strongest" monitoring and verification - as stated repeatedly by the agency's director-general.
He added: Our recent voluntary actions, in the implementation of the joint statement of Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency on March 4, 2023, to ensure the continuity of the Agency's knowledge through the installation of surveillance cameras in the centrifuge production workshops, are actually proof of our continued constructive cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency. It is atomic energy and so is our commitment to transparency.
In addition, the IAEA recently found Iran's explanation of highly enriched uranium containing 235 to 83.7 percent uranium found at one site satisfactory, without further questioning it, Irvani noted. would have existed. As such, significant progress has been made on safeguards issues and, as the Agency recently confirmed, concerns about depleted uranium particles at one site have been effectively addressed.
The representative of Iran said: "Instead of parroting the Israeli regime's false and baseless information about Iran's peaceful nuclear program by some members of the Council, they are expected to have enough courage today and to see the positive results of our constructive cooperation with the IAEA." Confirm correctly.
Resolution 2231 has no reference to regional issues
This senior Iranian diplomat also noted in the Security Council meeting: Considering the scope and jurisdiction of Resolution 2231 and that the resolution does not mention any regional issues, any reference to regional issues is an abuse of the process. Iran is committed to maintaining peace and security in the region through the active participation of all countries in the region based on full respect for international laws, mutual respect, good neighborliness, cooperation and dialogue.
He added: "It is obvious that some members of the council are raising regional issues with the sole purpose of diverting attention from their extensive military deployment in the region, as well as the unbridled transfer of their highly advanced weapons to some countries in the region, and most importantly, to cover up crimes." And the destabilizing actions of the Israeli regime, which is the secret weapon of its mass killing programs and military adventurism, continues to threaten the peace and security of our region and beyond.
The Secretary General's report about the major and systematic violations of the United States and three European countries is silent
While our full considerations on the Secretary-General's report on resolution 2231 are contained in my letter to him dated July 3, 2023, I would nevertheless like to raise a few points, Irvani continued. This report has once again failed to deal with the main reasons for the current situation of the JCPOA, i.e. the withdrawal of the United States from it. It has also remained silent about the major and systematic violation of the United States and three European countries from their explicit legal obligations under Resolution 2231.
The representative of Iran said: The involvement of the secretariat in the so-called "investigation" to "investigate" the alleged violation of the resolution is clearly beyond the duties assigned to it by the Council through Resolution 2231 and Note S/2016/44 of the President of the Council. According to these two documents, the Secretariat does not have any duty to implement Resolution 2231 except providing "administrative support" to the work of the Security Council. Therefore, these extra-legal activities of the Secretariat are unacceptable and should be avoided.
Iran's space and missile programs are outside the scope or jurisdiction of Resolution 2231
He added: I must reiterate Iran's firm position that Iran's space and missile programs are outside the scope or jurisdiction of Resolution 2231.
At the end, Irvani reiterated that pressure, intimidation and confrontation are ineffective and added: If the United States and the three European countries and the European Union show real political will, it is possible to deal with the current challenges of the JCPOA. For our part, we are ready to resume negotiations at the earliest opportunity to restore the JCPOA and ensure its full implementation by all.