Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi emphasized that the Iranian nation declines all requests made under pressure, sanctions, or threats. He criticized Western nations for their hypocrisy in human rights advocacy while imposing sanctions, asserting that these measures do not achieve their goals. Gharibabadi confirmed that Iran stands firm on promoting human rights despite being a victim of terrorism, and called for a united effort to protect human rights impartially.
Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, conveyed that the Iranian nation categorically rejects requests made under pressure, sanctions, or threats. During the inauguration of an exhibition highlighting the achievements of Iranian women, he asserted that such sanctions infringe upon rights across various domains and have negative impacts on individuals’ lives; however, they ultimately fail to accomplish their intended objectives.
Gharibabadi emphasized that Western nations can no longer portray themselves as champions of human rights while simultaneously accusing other nations of violations. He further remarked that these countries, having inflicted unilateral sanctions against the Iranian populace, hypocritically participate in passing resolutions regarding human rights in international forums such as the United Nations Human Rights Council and General Assembly.
He affirmed Iran’s commitment to human rights, identifying it as a victim of terrorism, with over 23,000 Iranian lives—men, women, and children—lost to terrorist acts. Additionally, he criticized the Israeli regime’s actions in Gaza, noting that those purporting to support human rights have failed to act against these violations and instead have provided support to Israel politically, financially, and militarily.
Previously, on February 24, Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi voiced concerns about certain nations manipulating human rights as instruments for political and economic pressure, interfering in domestic affairs of others. He urged all countries to uphold human rights with fairness and impartiality, stating that Iran has long suffered from such misguided tactics and calling for the immediate cessation of all unilateral sanctions that infringe upon fundamental rights and cause profound suffering to innocent Iranians.
In summary, Iranian officials firmly reject external pressures regarding human rights, asserting that sanctions and threats only exacerbate existing issues without achieving desired results. Gharibabadi and Araqchi have condemned Western nations for their duality in human rights advocacy and called for the elimination of unilateral sanctions affecting the Iranian people, affirming Iran’s ongoing commitment to defend human rights.
Original Source: en.mehrnews.com
