Amir Saeed Iravani, Iran’s permanent representative to the United Nations, said on Friday (local time) that the UN Charter, the foundation of international law and multilateralism, is under serious threat because of continued acts of aggression, impunity, and the political manipulation of UN mechanisms.

He pointed out two major cases requiring the Security Council’s special attention. First, the acts of aggression committed by the Israeli regime against countries in the region, including Iran on June 13, 2025, where the Israeli regime, with the direct support and participation of the United States, launched a large-scale and unprovoked war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.He stressed that the UNSC’s ongoing silence and failure to respond to such blatant violations not only embolden aggressors but also gravely undermine the foundations of the UN Charter.

He continued that the second case, equally concerning, involves the deliberate misuse of the UN Security Council’s authority by the three European parties to the JCPOA, acting under US pressure and guidance. Their failed attempt to invoke the so-called ‘snapback mechanism’ under Resolution 2231 (2015) — a baseless and unlawful move to reimpose terminated sanctions — was a clear violation of established procedures and contrary to both the letter and spirit of Resolution 2231 and the JCPOA. This politically motivated action, which has been firmly rejected by many Council members, including two permanent members, and by the broader international community, especially the 121 member states of the Non-Aligned Movement, is null and void and carries no legal validity.

The Iranian envoy emphasized that the erosion of trust in the United Nations stems not from its principles but from the failure to uphold them impartially and sincerely.

When aggression goes unpunished and unilateralism replaces dialogue and multilateralism, the UN Charter loses its meaning and the credibility of the Security Council is undermined, he said.

Iravani concluded by stressing that to rebuild trust, UN member states must reaffirm their commitment to the primacy of the Charter and to genuine multilateralism based on equality, mutual respect, and the rule of law.

The Security Council must fulfill its primary responsibility impartially and effectively, ensuring that no member, no matter how powerful, can exploit or manipulate this body for political or unilateral purposes, he concluded.