INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Without concrete steps toward the elimination of the Weapons of Mass Destruction, especially nuclear weapons, strengthening international
nuclear disarmament and the compliance of the Nuclear Weapon States with their disarmament obligations has not been realized
Despite their unequivocal legal obligations, the Nuclear Weapon States, have continued the expansion of their nuclear weapons
Regrettably, Nuclear Weapon States, instead of honoring their disarmament obligations, they have developed and produced new generations and
modernize their nuclear arsenals, that have undermined NPT and threatening international peace and security.The main problem is that some
Nuclear Weapon States believe that NPT is binding solely for Non-Nuclear Weapon States and not for themselves
Nonetheless the gravity of the dangers and threats posed by nuclear weapons, requires that nuclear disarmament, as one of the main pillars
of NPT, should be the top priority of the international community and the most urgent task before the Conference on Disarmament.Iran, as a
victim of the WMD along with the peace-loving nations, firmly believes that the only absolute guarantee against the use or threat of use of
nuclear weapons is their total and irreversible elimination and pending the realization of that goal, the Non-Nuclear Weapon States have the
right to be assured against the use or threat of use of nuclear weapons.In the same vein, for the realization of the goal of a world free of
nuclear weapons, a treaty on the prohibition of fissile materials would only be useful if it would cover previous stockpiles, apply
non-discriminatorily to Nuclear Weapons States with an effective verification mechanism and will not prevent Non-Nuclear Weapon States from
their peaceful nuclear activities.The establishment of nuclear weapons-free zones is a fundamental step toward nuclear disarmament and peace
The initiative of a Middle East nuclear free zone, which was initiated by Iran, has been effectively blocked for many years by the Zionist
The Israeli regime with the support of the United States keeps accumulating all kinds of WMD without being a party to any international
legally binding disarmament instruments and without being subject to any accountability, safeguards or verification mechanism.{Since its
inception, this law-breaking regime has committed all international core crimes, including aggression against all its neighbors, war crimes,
crimes against humanity, and occupation of the territories of several neighboring countries
This terrorist regime has assassinated several innocent nuclear scientists and has, time and again, threatened to attack safeguarded
peaceful nuclear facilities of my country
of negotiations on a binding treaty to ban an arms race in outer space
The outer-space should be the domain of peace and cooperation for the development and wellbeing of the humankind.The Starlink, with the
support of the United States has started its illegal operation within the territory of Iran
Iran reserves its right to take any necessary measures against any threat to its sovereignty and territorial integrity.The Islamic Republic
Iran is determined, as confirmed till now, to remain fully committed to its obligations under its comprehensive safeguards agreement
Iran warns against any possible unwise decision by the IAEA Board of Governors upcoming meeting in March
Iran reserves its right to give an appropriate response.Just in recent past days, two IAEA technical teams visited Iran and we invited the
director general of IAEA to visit Iran
We will be very close to a technical solution if the IAEA abandons its politicized approaches
Our past experience taught us to become engaged in the new round of negotiations with more care and sensitivity
The few remaining issues could be addressed easily
Therefore, without any preconditions and through goodwill and determination of all parties and within the framework of the negotiations held
until now, the final steps of the talks can be taken
The United States needs to have the will and strength to conclude the lengthy talks
We remain ready to continue until the conclusion of the agreement.I would like to seize the opportunity to reiterate our position on the
As a victim of war, threat and unilateral sanctions, our principled position is respect for the Charter of the U.N
and international law, including non-use of force or threat to force, territorial integrity and sovereign equality
Iran denounces war and unilateral sanctions and its absolute preference is peaceful settlement of disputes through dialogue and diplomacy.In
particular, Iran condemns the Cold War era hegemonic mentality and unilateralism
Iran is conveying its deep regret for the continuation of the war and is reaffirming its neutral position.The time for genuine diplomacy to
be activated is now in order to end the conflict and all unilateral actions rather than advertising and fueling the war, as well as accusing
of others baselessly.Finally, I would like to reiterate that the UN, its disarmament machinery, multilateralism and diplomacy should have
the central role in our common efforts.The international community is in desperate need for a constructive dialogue in order to prevent
further deterioration of the international disarmament architecture
Due to its unique role as the single multilateral negotiating forum on disarmament, the CD can significantly contribute to the international
