What happened at the meeting of the Security Council regarding the JCPOA?

Report Webangah News quoted Tasnim news agency international group, this morning At the 17th meeting of the United Nations Security Council, the report of “Anthony Guterres”, the Secretary General of the United Nations, on the implementation of Resolution 2231 and the JCPOA by Iran was read.

Guterres: America has not lifted unilateral sanctions against Iran

Guterres in this report by saying That the full and effective implementation of the JCPOA and Resolution 2231 remains unclear, he stated: The United States has neither returned to the JCPOA nor canceled the unilateral sanctions reimposed after its withdrawal on May 8, 2018. Also, it has not extended the exemptions related to oil trade with the Islamic Republic of Iran.

The JCPOA has not returned any of the steps it took from its nuclear commitments. Pursue existing avenues for dialogue and cooperation.

The report states: From December 15, 2023, no new proposals to participate or authorize the activities listed in paragraph 2 Annex B of Resolution 2231 (2015) has not been submitted to the Security Council through the procurement channel. The Security Council has received 14 new notifications during the reporting period based on Paragraph 2 of Annex B of Resolution 2231 (2015) for certain nuclear-related activities consistent with the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action, which do not require approval, but require notification to the Security Council.

Guterres also stated in his report: The decision to extend exemptions with regard to certain nuclear non-proliferation projects provided for in the nuclear-related program and regulations in Annex B of Resolution 2231 ( 2015) is under investigation by the United States.

European troika renewed accusations against Iran

In the continuation of this meeting, the statement of the European Troika was announced and again, instead of paying attention to the non-fulfillment of their commitments in the JCPOA, the three European countries raised accusations against Iran.

The European Troika, referring to Resolution 2231, stated that this resolution is supposed to be repealed in October next year, and the next 16 months are very important for finding a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear crisis. It will be important.

The three European countries claimed without mentioning the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA, as well as their compliance with the unilateral action of the United States and the non-fulfillment of their obligations under the JCPOA: recent reports. The Director General of the IAEA once again shows that Iran is moving in the wrong direction by continuing to intensify its nuclear activities far beyond the limits of the nuclear agreement. Iran’s nuclear developments, some of which are irreversible, will nullify the JCPOA and make it more difficult to return to a negotiated solution. It was read in the Security Council without referring to its political approach in the meeting of the Agency’s Board of Governors and intensifying the pressure against Iran by presenting a draft resolution and claimed: Iran has followed the installation and operation of thousands of other advanced centrifuges in several sites, including Fordow facilities. According to the JCPOA, Iran committed not to install or operate any of these centrifuges and not to use this site for enrichment purposes. We again ask Iran to stop escalating tensions and return to its commitments in the JCPOA. They will pursue a diplomatic solution to the Iranian nuclear issue and continue to support diplomatic efforts to ensure that Iran does not acquire a nuclear weapon, but Iran must seriously and urgently honor its diplomatic and legally binding commitments made 16 months ago. respect before the expiration of the resolution.

These claims of the European Troika are raised while the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA and the failure to fulfill its commitments, as well as the inaction of the three The country’s response to the JCPOA and the failure to end the sanctions against Iran have caused this situation. After the Asia Cooperation Forum, pointing out that in 1401, the draft of the sanctions lifting negotiations was ready, he said: “Unfortunately, it was not signed due to the excesses of the United States and internal problems in the United States, as well as the miscalculation of the European countries.” p style=”text-align:justify”>He added: Iranian people, your representatives with the guidance and management of Shahid Raisi were able to provide a suitable framework for the agreement, but the internal dispute and the chaotic conditions in America and the miscalculations of the Europeans did not provide for signature. Opponents of the agreement believed that pressure against Iran could lead to a stronger agreement. This is while admitting that it is not possible to punish the US for selling Iranian oil to China and it cannot reduce the US efforts to sell Iranian oil, and it is a fact that although some countries were removed from the list of buyers, Iran continues to attract parties in As a buyer of the energy market, different parts of the world are at their disposal, and the Americans, by their own admission, are unable to limit or pressure Iran.

Claims of the American representative against Iran

Also “Robert Wood”, the ambassador and deputy representative of the United States in the United Nations, in this Iran meeting He accused Iran of taking deliberate measures to prevent the efforts of the International Atomic Energy Agency to monitor Iran’s nuclear activity, which has no civilian purpose. He claimed: Iran still has the ability to monitor its nuclear activities from the community. It ignores the international. This hinders the International Atomic Energy Agency’s efforts to resolve remaining safeguards issues and deliberately disrupts the Agency’s verification and monitoring activities. Necessary measures will be taken to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Abandoning the “policy of maximum pressure” on Tehran is an empty voice

In this meeting of the Security Council, the representative of Russia also discussed this country’s policy towards JCPOA and Resolution 2231.

He said in this meeting: European colleagues, instead of drawing the objective situation around the JCPOA, are trying to shoulder the responsibility of the current crisis in the implementation of the JCPOA. throw in Iran, and in the Security Council, they publish undocumented insinuations about the Ukraine issue, for which there is nothing. It seems that they are doing everything to ignore the illegitimate and destructive actions of the United States, the European parties in the JCPOA, and themselves, especially the violation of the anti-Iranian restrictions contained in this program that they were supposed to do.

The representative of Russia also stated in this meeting: Six years have passed and no real action has been taken by Washington to correct the situation. America’s promises to abandon the “policy of maximum pressure” on Tehran and return to the nuclear agreement are hollow. 

Russia emphasized: the decisions of England and two European countries and the European Union to deliberately ignore their commitments and unilaterally maintain anti-Iranian restrictions that were supposed to be lifted on October 18, 2023 , almost no different from the actions of the United States. Once again, we are faced with a blatant disregard for international law, the UN Charter and the powers of the Security Council, and the UN Secretary General, who it seems should have defended these principles and is well aware of the real state of affairs, simply It ignores these facts.

The representative of Russia noted in another part of his speech: what is also well evident in this context, the effort of the United States and the European parties to the JCPOA Inflammation and creation of illusion is Iran’s non-compliance with Resolution 2231. Similar letters have been submitted to the Security Council about the violation of the provisions of 2231 by the Islamic Republic of Iran. It should also not be forgotten that all of Tehran’s actions from the very beginning were nothing but a response to such actions, and the Iranian side refused to respond for a whole year after America’s withdrawal from the JCPOA.

In the words of Vassili Nebenzia, it is also stated: The UN Secretary General’s report, which we are reviewing today, notes that Iran continues to fulfill its nuclear obligations in a responsible manner. The regular reports of the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency also confirm this. The detailed nature of the above reports proves the intensity and impressive scope of the IAEA’s verification activities in Iran. Contrary to the baseless attacks and speculations of the West, Iran’s nuclear program is still under the constant supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency.

The representative of Russia also pointed out that the Iranian side cannot be held responsible for the resulting reactions. Knowing about the destructive process and flagrant violation of Resolution 2231 by America and European countries, he said: They are the ones who bear the main responsibility for not implementing the nuclear agreement, and they are the ones who should match their policies with its spirit and text.

Nebenzia also stated: We believe that the decisions of the UN Security Council should be implemented strictly according to the agreed parameters. The time has come for Americans and Europeans to overcome their inherent bias against Iran and not replace selfish ambitions with the interests of strengthening international security. In this context, we expect the western countries to give up their policy of unilateral restrictions against the Islamic Republic of Iran as soon as possible. Finally, he emphasized: The Russian Federation believes that the JCPOA There is no alternative. Relaunching this plan is the only correct path that provides the interests of regional and international security. The representative of China called for the revision of the US sanctions policies against Iran.  

The representative of China asked the European Union to implement its coordinating role. The representative of China also asked the United States to reconsider the implementation of its sanctions policies against Iran. He asked for constructive approaches and asked a number of countries to raise the issue of uranium enrichment by Iran as an excuse. Do not use other issues and concerns about Iran’s behavior.

Irvani: JCPOA has no alternative

Amir Saeed Irvani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran to the United Nations, also emphasized in the Security Council meeting that Iran has made significant efforts through active participation in It held 9 rounds of negotiations in Vienna and was willing to re-implement the JCPOA based on the understanding reached in August 2022. However, despite Iran’s good faith efforts, the United States and the European Troika have consistently lacked the sincerity and determination to revive the deal.

His words said: The United States, Britain, France and Germany once again unsuccessfully tried to blame Iran for the current situation of the JCPOA. Such claims are completely false. They deliberately ignored the main root of the current situation, the first and most important of which is the unilateral and illegal withdrawal of the United States from the JCPOA.

He added: “They also deliberately They ignored the roots of the current situation, that is, the failure to implement the explicit legal obligations of all those countries during these years. Instead, they launched a campaign of lies against my country, as is their usual practice. However, repeating big lies over and over again does not make them the truth!

The representative of Iran noted: The JCPOA was not perfect, but it is still the best option. Despite widespread systematic violations by the US and the E3/EU, it is in everyone’s interest to revive the JCPOA to ensure its full, effective and unconditional implementation by all members. To this end, Iran made significant efforts through active participation in nine rounds of negotiations in Vienna and was willing to re-implement the JCPOA based on the understanding reached in August 2022. However, despite our good faith efforts, the United States and the three European countries have consistently lacked the sincerity and determination to revive the agreement.

Irvani emphasized. : The three European countries continue to systematically violate their obligations under the JCPOA and Resolution 2231. Their failure to fulfill their obligations to remove sanctions under paragraph 20 of Appendix V of the JCPOA on October 18, 2023, is considered a serious example of their failure to comply with their obligations.

He also stated: We We have repeatedly stated that Iran’s compensatory measures were taken in response to the illegal withdrawal of the United States, as well as the subsequent failure of the European Troika to fulfill their obligations. Our actions are fully consistent with our rights under paragraphs 26 and 36 of the JCPOA, according to which, if the US or EU sanctions are reinstated or reimposed, Iran has the right to suspend its obligations under the JCPOA in whole or in part.

Irvani clarified: The purpose of Iran’s decision was to restore balance in obligations and mutual benefits. The adoption of such compensatory measures was inevitable because the JCPOA is based on Iran’s nuclear commitments in exchange for the lifting of sanctions by the United Nations, the United States, and the European Union, as well as “promoting and facilitating the development of normal economic and commercial contacts and cooperation with Iran”; As clearly stated in resolution 2231.

Iran’s representative finally said: The JCPOA remains the best option, it has no alternative, and its revival is truly in everyone’s interest. its members. For its part, Iran has never turned its back on negotiations and has shown its sincere desire to resume negotiations to revive the JCPOA and is ready to fully implement its obligations under the JCPOA when it is revived and the United States and all other parties accept that all commitments resume themselves in a timely, effective, complete and honest manner under JCPOA and Resolution 2231. Such a thing really requires their real political will.

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