In a statement on October 6, 2025, at the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly Second Committee, Iravani reacted to the ongoing developments in the region.
Touching on the Israeli aggression, backed by the US, against Iran in mid-June, he said that these aggressions constituted blatant violations of the UN Charter, international law, and international humanitarian law.
Civilians, hospitals, media institutions, and vital infrastructure were deliberately targeted, undermining global peace and security and gravely jeopardizing the Non-Proliferation Treaty, he noted.
Such unlawful acts not only constitute grave violations of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, but also endanger human health, ecosystems, and vital resources by risking the release of radioactive and toxic substances that transcend borders, he added.
The full text of Iravani’s letter is as follows:
In the Name of Allah, the Compassionate, the Merciful
Mr. Chair,
Allow me first to extend my warmest congratulations to you on your election as Chair of the Second Committee, as well as to the other members of the Bureau on their election. My delegation also aligns itself with the statement delivered by Iraq on behalf of the Group of 77 and China.
Mr. Chair,
Just one week ago, at the 80th session of the General Assembly, Heads of States and Governments delivered powerful messages underscoring the urgency of the global challenges confronting us today. They reaffirmed the imperative of strengthening multilateralism, the urgent need to honor longstanding development commitments, the necessity of decisive climate action—through climate finance, technology transfer, and for sustainable development—and the importance of long-overdue reforms in the governance structures of international financial institutions, while many others called for an immediate end to unilateralism and urged urgent international action to halt atrocities and to put an end to the genocide in Gaza.
Mr. Chair,
Development cannot be pursued in isolation; it requires stability, solidarity, cooperation, and equitable access to resources. Yet, the persistent failure of developed countries to meet their commitments—whether through providing predictable and adequate financing, transferring environmentally sound technologies, or upholding multilateralism—has severely weakened the foundation of global development efforts. At the same time, the alarming rise in global military expenditures diverts scarce and precious resources away from urgent development priorities.
Mr. Chair,
The situation in the Middle East is extremely grave, resulting from interventionist and militaristic policies of certain extra-regional powers, ongoing armed conflicts, prolonged occupation, and the genocide perpetrated by the Israeli regime. These conditions continue to push back the region’s development and exacerbate its challenges day by day.
The above unlawful practices are further aggravated by the imposition of unilateral coercive measures. Such measures constitute a violation of fundamental human rights, including the right to development, disrupt legitimate trade, finance, and investment, and undermine the sovereign equality of States. They also exacerbate environmental degradation and place the lives and health of affected populations at serious risk, in particular children, women, the elderly, and persons with specific medical conditions.
Mr. Chair,
On 13 June 2025, the Israeli regime—backed by the United States—launched a large-scale armed aggression against the Islamic Republic of Iran, followed by unlawful attacks on Iran’s peaceful nuclear facilities on 22 June. These aggressions constituted blatant violations of the UN Charter, international law, and international humanitarian law. Civilians, hospitals, media institutions, and vital infrastructure were deliberately targeted, undermining international peace and security and gravely jeopardizing the Non-Proliferation Treaty.
Such unlawful acts not only constitute grave violations of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, but also endanger human health, ecosystems, and vital resources by risking the release of radioactive and toxic substances that transcend borders. They erode trust, undermine cooperation, and divert the international community from its shared responsibility to protect both present and future generations. It is therefore imperative that these actions be prevented and unequivocally condemned, so that global efforts to confront environmental challenges can continue undiminished.
At the national level, our priorities remain clear. Allow me to highlight a few: improving public health, education, and social welfare; ensuring social security and equal opportunities; reducing inequality and discrimination; strengthening the family institution; eradicating poverty; expanding social justice; and empowering women and youth.
Our region suffers disproportionately from climate change. West Asia today experiences temperatures rising above the global average, as well as prolonged droughts, severe water scarcity, and worsening sand and dust storms. Iran attaches great importance to addressing environmental challenges, including climate change, desertification, and sand and dust storms—recognized by the United Nations as a major regional and global concern. We will continue to work closely with affected countries, particularly in West Asia, to mitigate the adverse impacts of this growing threat.
Mr. Chair, more than ever, unilateralism threatens our world and undermines the very foundations of peace, stability, and development. Such threats must be firmly and collectively rejected. What our world urgently requires is not division, but strengthened multilateralism, genuine cooperation, solidarity, and collective action with the central role of the United Nations.
I thank you for your attention.
IRNA