At a UN Security Council meeting on Tuesday, China’s envoy Fu Cong stated that it was the United States, not Iran, that initiated the Iranian nuclear crisis, in response to repeated accusations directed at Tehran.
Fu criticized certain Security Council members for solely blaming Iran for alleged violations of its non-proliferation obligations, arguing that these claims were being used to rationalize military actions by the U.S. and Israel.
He emphasized that the U.S. unilaterally withdrew from the Iran nuclear deal in 2018, reimposed harsh sanctions, and launched a “maximum pressure” campaign that denied Iran the agreement’s promised economic benefits, compelling Tehran to reduce its compliance.
Fu further noted that the U.S. undermined its own diplomatic credibility by launching military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, disrupting the negotiation process and escalating regional tensions.
He urged the global community to recognize Iran’s ongoing commitment to nuclear non-proliferation, pointing out that Tehran continues to honor its safeguards agreement and has consistently stated its opposition to developing nuclear weapons.
Despite Iran’s diplomatic engagement and multiple rounds of constructive talks with the U.S., some countries misused IAEA reports to push a resolution against Iran without broad consultation, thereby damaging the dialogue environment and escalating tensions.
Fu strongly condemned the U.S. and Israel for preemptively using force under the pretext of “future threats,” calling such actions serious violations of international law and Iran’s sovereignty, and warning that attacks on IAEA-monitored facilities endanger the global non-proliferation regime.
These actions, he concluded, have severely hindered diplomatic progress and jeopardized the implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, raising serious concerns for China.
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