Iran responds to UNSC resolution

Source: Press TV
http://www.presstv.ir/detail.aspx?id=130963§ionid=351020101



Iran's Supreme National Security Council (SNSC) has issued a declaration in response to a recent UN Security Council resolution against the country.

"Contrary to all expectations, the resolution has focused on Iran's nuclear program, without so much as a word about the Israeli regime's criminal activities and its attack on the Freedom Flotilla convoy carrying humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip only 10 days ago," read a Friday declaration by SNSC.

"Also, the resolution brazenly ignores the 11 proposals put forward by Iran during Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference, which have been welcomed by world countries, "the declaration added.

"The council takes issue with the adoption of the resolution, particularly since it came despite constructive cooperation and the release of a new report by the International Atomic Energy Agency confirming the non-diversion of Iran's nuclear material for the 22nd consecutive time," it said.

According to the council, the resolution bases its foundations on "baseless accusations" and ignores positive steps taken by Iran, such as the Tehran declaration whereby the country agreed to send 1200 kg of its low-enriched uranium to Turkey in return for the 20-percent enriched fuel it requires for producing medical isotopes at the Tehran Research Reactor.

"This clearly shows that Washington's commitment to Israeli security will never allow UN Security Council to fulfill its obligations with regards to securing the safety and the rights of different nations," the statement noted.

The council said that UNSC interference in Tehran's nuclear case was "illegal" from the start as it defies the human rights article 39 and the IAEA.

"The Islamic Republic of Iran will respond fittingly to any attempt to violate the legal and legitimate rights of the Iranian nation," the statement added.

On June 9, Iran faced a fourth round of sanctions over its nuclear activity after 12 UNSC member states voted in favor of a US-proposed resolution for tighter economic and political measures against the country.