Iran’s UN Envoy: Threatening Countries a Tool in US Foreign Policy

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Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN Gholam Ali Khoshroo considered that using threats against other countries has turned into a tool in the US foreign policy to which the country is addicted.

He further warned that the continuation of this trend would result in the weakening of the United Nations and its Charter.

“Nowadays we are witnessing a new and surprising trend of openly using threats against countries as a tool of foreign policy. One could trace the manifestation of this policy in the UN as well.”

He further elaborated on the issue: “Threatening to cut financial aid to those countries who voted in favor of a UN resolution or warning them against the possible consequences of their vote in the General Assembly by saying: the US taking the names is just one example of visible offense to the UN principles. One thing is clear. This trend is weakening the organization, not strengthening it, and runs counter to the very objective of the Charter Committee establishment.”

Khoshroo’s comments came as he addressed the Sixth Committee of the 73st Session of the United Nations General Assembly on 'Report of the Special Committee on the Charter of the United Nations and on the Strengthening of the Role of the Organization'.

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