‘Russia against force, sanctions on Iran’ - Gayo Lues

In an article entitled International Relations in a Turbulence Zone: Where are the Points of Support? , published in Russia’s Diplomatic Yearbook, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov wrote that “As practice shows, pressure and unilateral sanctions cannot be a panacea and these means only hamper the search for solution. While settling conflicts, it is necessary to involve in cooperation and not isolate certain countries.”

He added, “We are guided by this principle in our approach towards Iran’s nuclear program. Any attempts to turn the situation to direct confrontation with new sanctions and threats to use force are unacceptable.”

“We are convinced that we will be able to find a mutually advantageous solution only through dialogue, by ensuring the nuclear non-proliferation regime and respecting the rights and obligations of member countries of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), the Russian foreign minister pointed out.

Lavrov stressed, “We want Iran to fully cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in order to restore the international community’s trust to the peaceful nature of its nuclear program.”

The United States, Israel, and some of their allies accuse Tehran of pursuing military objectives in its nuclear program. Washington and Tel Aviv have repeatedly threatened Tehran with the “option” of a military strike against its atomic facilities.

Under pressure from Washington and Tel Aviv, the UN Security Council has imposed four rounds of sanctions against Tehran. The United States and the European Union have also adopted unilateral measures against the Islamic Republic in an effort to deter Western investments in Iran’s energy sector.

Iran argues that as a signatory to the NPT and a member of the IAEA, it has every right to develop and acquire nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.

The IAEA has conducted numerous inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities but has never pointed to any evidence indicating that Tehran’s civilian nuclear program has been diverted to nuclear weapons production.

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source: Presstv.ir

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