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| Resolution 1737, a long-term plot against Iran |
| 2007-01-07 |
| UN Resolution 1737 was the first resolution passed against Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, evoking Article 41 of Chapter Seven of the United Nations Charter. The fact that the negotiations among the 5+1 group members -- the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany -– were drawn out showed that it was not easy to reach a consensus against Tehran, but due to its step-by-step mechanism, the resolution can pose serious political and economic threats to Iran in the future. Iranian officials have no doubt that it is an oppressive move against the country, but they should deal with it with wisdom and foresight. The resolution also requires the establishment of a special committee to follow up the sanctions against Iran’s nuclear program. The nature and responsibilities of this committee are similar to the Iraq Sanctions Committee, recalling the West’s treatment of the Iraq issue, whereas Iran is in no way comparable to Iraq under Saddam Hussein. Although the anti-Iran resolution imposes sanctions on Iran’s nuclear and missile programs, it also has the potential to hinder the Islamic Republic’s relations with the international community under the pretexts of sanctions, extensive control, and limitation of Iran’s political and economic ties. The resolution requires Iran to suspend uranium enrichment-related and reprocessing activities “without further delay”, but Iranian officials have repeatedly rejected the demand. This shows that efforts to find a compromise have reached an impasse. Meanwhile, the resolution has implicitly set the suspension of enrichment as a precondition for the resumption of nuclear talks. In addition, all UN member states are required to implement the resolution, which means it can damage Iran’s relations with its neighbors, which could lead to increased tension and crises in the region. In light of the fact that the resolution is part of a long-term anti-Iran plot hatched by the West, which Expediency Council Chairman Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani has called “dangerous”, it is essential that Iran formulate a well thought-out strategy to counter the resolution. The adoption of Resolution 1737 has put Iran in a more difficult situation and restricted its options. Thus, the responsibility of Iran’s diplomatic apparatus has become even heavier. The Iranian government should thoroughly analyze the resolution and take appropriate measures as soon as possible. |
| Posted by:Fred |
| #1 Some Netters/Bloggers argue that REsol #1737 prohibits the USA from attacking or taking mil action agz Iran, yet it doesn't say anything about the 12th Imam/Mahdi from appearing this spring equinox, which by Moud's alleged divine views likely also includes Jesus Christ [in sring?]. LOOKS LIKE DHS MAY HAVE TO SHOOT JESUS DOWN FOR FAILING TO HAVE A PROPER OWG CLOUD OPER'S LICENSE??? |
| Posted by: JosephMendiola 2007-01-07 23:42 |