briefing the Security Council Regarding the JCPOA’s status, Ms. DiCarlo set the tone for the discussion by stating, “Diplomacy is the only way to effectively address the Iranian nuclear issue.”
The 2015 deal lays down rules monitoring Iran’s nuclear program and paves the way for the lifting of UN sanctions. This was approved by Iran, the five permanent members of the Security Council (China, France, Russia, the United Kingdom, the United States) and Germany along with the European Union.
The United States withdrew from the agreement under former President Donald Trump in 2018 and is negotiating its return, so far without an agreement.
The Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs regretted that negotiations to restore the plan continue to stall, although all participants, including the US, have reiterated that “a return to full and effective implementation of the plan” is the only viable option.
Developed and supported by the Security Council Resolution 2231The plan offers a solution using Iran’s nuclear facilities only for peaceful purposes. In return, sanctions will be lifted, which will bring “tangible economic benefits to the Iranian people,” Ms. DiCarlo said.
She reiterated the Secretary General’s appeal for the US to rescind it waive its sanctions and to extend the oil trade exemptions with Iran. She also reiterated the UN chief’s call for Iran to “reverse steps it has taken that are inconsistent with its nuclear-related commitments under the plan.”
IAEA Safeguards
She said following a “welcome” joint statement from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and in Iran in March surveillance cameras were installed in workshops where centrifuge parts are manufactured.
The United Nations-backed nuclear regulator also reported in May that it had no further concerns about the presence of highly enriched uranium discovered at a site.
However, the United Nations is concerned that the agency will remain in place not verifiable the stock on enriched uranium in the country. Citing the IAEA’s estimates, Ms DiCarlo said Iran now has a total stockpile of enriched uranium more than 20 times the amount allowed under the JCPOA. These include increased amounts of uranium enriched to 20 percent and 60 percent.
Different views
address the deal ballistic missile regulations, She referred to information from France, Germany, Iran, Israel, Russia and the UK about Iran testing a launch vehicle in March and testing and launching two new ballistic missiles in May and June.
“Letters received from Member States continue to reflect the differing views “I wonder if this launch and development of the missiles is inconsistent with the resolution,” Ms. DiCarlo told the ambassadors.
It also provided detailed information on ballistic missile parts seized by the British Royal Navy in international waters in the Gulf of Iran in February.
While France, Germany and the United Kingdom believe that some of these were controlled items originating in Iran and transferred in violation of Resolution 2231, Iran and Russia indicated that this was the case no proof a connection of the intercepted ship and its cargo to Tehran and no clear indication that the seized components were of Iranian origin.
Alleged transfers to Russia and Yemen
Next, Ms. DiCarlo detailed letters from member states about alleged transfers of drones or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from Iran to Russia for use on the battlefield in Ukraine in a manner incompatible Paragraph 4 of Appendix B.
She said her assessment was made by comparing debris from other such attacks in the Middle East and publicly available images of Iranian UAVs.
They have asked the UN Secretariat to examine the debris now stored in Kiev and elsewhere to make a decision.
Iran and Russia denied the images of the UAVs, “noting that the allegations were not supported by evidence,” the political affairs chief said.
She assured that the UN “continues to review the available information,” adding that the Yemeni government has also asked the UN to examine debris from a cruise missile used in a Houthi rebel attack on the Al-Dhaaba oil terminal last year were used in November.
“Best Available Option”
Despite the sharply contrasting views expressed at the Council by states participating in the JCPOA, Ms DiCarlo said it remains “the best option available to ensure the exclusively peaceful nature of Iran’s nuclear program and to allow Iran to realize its full economic potential.” to exhaust.” “.
