IRAN DECLARES INHERENT RIGHT TO SELF-DEFENCE UNDER INTERNATIONAL LAW
April 15, 2024At a United Nations Security Council meeting late Sunday, called for by Israel following the attack by Iran, members emphasised the need for de-escalation.
The Iranian ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, reminded members of any nation’s inherent right to self-defence, as outlined in the UN Charter.
“Iran’s operation was entirely in the exercise of Iran’s inherent right to self-defence as outlined in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations,” Ambassador Iravani stated.
He went on to emphasise that this was NOT Iran’s first option. The government had spoken to the UN Secretary-General and emphasised that the UNSC MUST condemn Israel’s blatant violation of international law by attacking a sovereign state’s diplomatic mission. However, Iran was met with silence and members of the UNSC, particularly the US opposed such measures. Consequently, the Ambassador argued, Iran was left with no option but to retaliate as per their right.
Iran upheld international law. Iran exercised its right. Israel violated international law by attacking a sovereign state.
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English Script:
Amir Saeid Iravani: Iran’s operation was entirely in the exercise of Iran’s inherent to self-defense, as outlined in Article 51 of the Charter of the United Nations and recognized by international law. Regrettably, in this chamber, certain members of the Council, including the US, UK and France, has chosen once again to turn a blind eye to reality and overlook the root causes contributing to the current situation. All the while, they deliberately disregarded Iran’s inherent right to respond to the violation of a fundamental principle of international law. For over six months now, these countries, especially the United States, have shielded Israel from any responsibility for the Gaza massacre. While they have denied Iran inherent right to self-defense against the Israeli armed attack on our diplomatic premises, at the same time, they shamefully justified the Israeli massacre and genocide against the defenseless Palestinian people under the pretext of self-defens. On 1st of April, we notified the UN Security Council and Secretary General of such international wrongful act. We call upon the Security Council to strongly denounce this unjustified criminal and terrorist act, taking decisive and appropriate measures to bring the perpetrators to justice swiftly. Regrettably, the Security Council has failed in its duty to maintain international peace and security. Faced with such circumstances, the Islamic Republic of Iran had no choice but to exercise its inherent right to self-defense under international law.
