Iran condemns UN resolution as a tool of political pressure

In a recent meeting of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly, a resolution critical of the Islamic Republic of Iran was adopted, spearheaded by Canada's government along with a coalition of Western allies including the United States, Germany, and England. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Esmail Baghaei, characterized this action as hypocritical, labeling it as a blatant misuse of human rights discourse for the purpose of political leverage against Iran. Baghaei emphasized that several of these countries have a history of human rights violations themselves, which undermines their legitimacy in criticizing Iran. He pointed out that their involvement in the crafting and approval of the resolution is indicative of their moral failings and a manipulation of the human rights narrative. Furthermore, he noted that co-sponsorship by the Zionist regime, which has been a major subject of international scrutiny for its actions against Palestinians, casts a shadow on the resolution's intentions and integrity. Baghaei reaffirmed Iran’s commitment to uphold and promote human rights, stating that the Islamic Republic views protecting human rights as a constitutional obligation, contrasting Iran’s stance with that of the countries involved in the UN resolution. He warned that this type of resolution diminishes the essence of human rights, turning it into a political instrument that threatens to delegitimize international institutions founded on the principles of human dignity and freedom. Baghaei’s remarks elucidate Iran's perspective on the international political landscape, particularly regarding Western influence and the perceived double standards applied to human rights issues.