Iran Rejects UN Resolution, Accusing US and E3 of Escalation and Hypocrisy

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Amid a tense Security Council meeting, Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, accused the United States and the European Union (E3) of diverting from diplomacy and resorting to escalation and pressure. The disagreement revolves around the proposed resolution to extend the lifting of sanctions against Iran, which was rejected due to pressure from the US and EU.

Key Takeaways:

  • Iran's ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani accused the US and E3 of choosing escalation over diplomacy, citing their support for Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities.
  • Iran categorically rejects the E3's notification of August 28, 2025, calling it procedurally invalid, politically motivated, and legally void.
  • The E3's attempt to reimpose sanctions was deemed a direct assault on international law and the credibility of the UN Security Council.
  • Iran's nuclear program has not breached the JCPOA, NPT, or its Safeguards obligations, with the ambassador emphasizing its exclusively peaceful character.
  • The US and E3's justification of their actions as protecting international peace and security was dismissed as a fabrication.
  • The Security Council acted coercively, disregarding the requirement to consider the views of all participants before presenting the draft resolution.

Statistics:

  • Iran has not breached the JCPOA, NPT, or its Safeguards obligations.
  • The E3/EU has not met their obligations under the JCPOA.
  • Iran's nuclear program has been subject to rigorous, intrusive verification by the IAEA since 2015.
  • The US tore up the JCPOA in 2018, reimposing sanctions in open defiance of the UN Security Council.
  • Iran's remedial measures in response to US and E3 actions were transparent and fully consistent with their rights under the JCPOA.
  • Israel has attacked Iranian nuclear facilities on several occasions, violating international law and the non-proliferation regime.

Sources:

  • IRNA (Iran's official news agency): Statement by H.E. Mr. Amir Saeid Iravani Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Before the United Nations Security Council On "Implementation of Security Council Resolution 2231 (2015)" New York, 19 September 2025.