Iran’s Diplomatic Milestone: UN Restrictions Lapse, Sovereignty Reaffirmed
A Landmark Expiration
In a significant diplomatic development, the United Nations Security Council’s Resolution 2231 is set to expire, a move that senior Iranian diplomat Seyyed Abbas Araghchi has hailed as a vindication of Iran’s stance. Writing on social media platform X, Araghchi confirmed that as of tomorrow, October 18th, all previous UN Security Council restrictions against Iran will be terminated, and the country’s dossier will be formally closed within the council.
Broad International Consensus
Araghchi emphasized that this transition is supported by a wide international consensus. He noted that during the recent ministerial meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) in Kampala, over 120 countries joined Iran in recognizing the impending expiration of the resolution. This collective acknowledgment underscores a broad-based acceptance of this new chapter in Iran’s international engagements.
A New Chapter for Iran’s Nuclear Program
With the expiry of Resolution 2231, Iran’s nuclear program will operate under a new framework. Araghchi stated that Iran, as a signatory to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), will henceforth be committed solely to the rights and obligations outlined within that treaty. This commitment, he clarified, means there will be no restrictions on the dimensions of Iran’s nuclear program. Furthermore, cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will proceed strictly within the framework of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and in accordance with recent legislation passed by the Iranian Parliament.
A Rebuke to Unilateral Measures
The senior diplomat also addressed what he described as “illegal actions” pursued by a handful of isolated governments. He asserted that these measures have been rejected by the overwhelming majority of nations. Araghchi issued a clear warning, stating, “Those who insist on distorting the facts will only become further isolated by continuing on their current path.”
Sovereignty is Non-Negotiable
Concluding his message, Araghchi delivered a powerful reaffirmation of a core principle of Iran’s foreign policy. “Iran’s sovereign rights are not negotiable and are not subject to political pressure,” he declared. He championed the principle that the rule of law, and not coercion, should govern international relations, positioning Iran’s stance as a defense of national sovereignty and multilateral order.