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After Iran announced the lifting of the UN arms embargo against it, US Secretary of State Pompeo made a written statement.
Pompeo claimed that, with the step they took on September 19, they reimposed all UN sanctions, including the arms embargo on Iran.
Stating that the export of certain conventional weapons to Iran or the purchase of arms from this country would be a violation of United Nations Security Council resolutions, Pompeo said: “The United States is ready to use all its internal powers to impose sanctions against individuals and organizations that contribute to the supply, sale or transfer of conventional weapons to Iran. In addition, we are willing to impose sanctions on individuals and institutions that provide technical training, financial support and services or any form of assistance with respect to these weapons All nations that seek peace and stability in the Middle East and support the fight against terrorism must avoid all arms deals with Iran. ” gave his message.
Arguing that the arms sales to Iran increased tension in the region, Pompeo noted that terrorist groups put more weapons in their hands and endangered the security of Israel and other peaceful countries.
“For the past 10 years, countries have prevented arms sales to Iran under various UN measures. Now, a country that opposes these bans has chosen to escalate conflict and tension rather than peace and security. security, “Pompeo said. made his assessment.
Emphasizing that Iran currently has two options, Pompeo stated that this country can continue to buy weapons in violation of UN sanctions or use its funds for the Iranian people.
LIFTING THE UN ARMS EMBARGO IN IRAN
Attempts by the United States to renew the UN arms embargo imposed on Iran since 2007, which expired today under the nuclear deal, failed in August at the UNSC. Then, the United States activated the mechanism (snapback) that allows the reinforcement of all sanctions lifted by the decision No. 2231 of the Council, citing Iran’s suspension of its commitments under the nuclear agreement.
The United States began to unilaterally implement all UN sanctions against Iran on September 19, despite the UNSC members declaring that a country that withdraws from the agreement would not be able to implement the mechanism.
The US administration announced that it would impose sanctions on countries that violate the unilateral arms embargo on Iran.
In today’s statement by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, it was stated that in accordance with the nuclear agreement that Tehran signed between the permanent members of the UNSC and Germany in 2015, the international arms embargo implemented for 13 years and the ban on of international travel imposed on some Iranian officials.
