US and Allies Disagree with Russia and China at UN over Iran's Nuclear Program
The UN Security Council witnessed disagreements between the United States and its Western allies on one side and Russia and China on the other over Iran's nuclear program, according to Reuters.
Mike Waltz, the US representative at the UN, stated on Thursday, March 12, that Russia and China are seeking to support Iran by blocking the activities of Committee 1737, while emphasizing the need to enforce sanctions against the country.
Vasily Nebenzia, Russia's representative, accused the US and its allies of "creating concern and anxiety" about Iran's nuclear program in order to launch a new war against Tehran.
Fu Cong, China's representative, described Washington as the "crisis instigator" and said that the use of force has rendered diplomacy ineffective.
Amir Saeid Iravani, Iran's representative at the UN, described his country's nuclear program as "peaceful" and warned that Tehran will not recognize the sanctions.
Britain and France stated that restoring sanctions against Iran is necessary due to Tehran's failure to address nuclear concerns.
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