The letter references previous communications dated July 31 and October 1, 2024, regarding what Iran describes as a "cowardly assassination" and its legitimate response to this act of terrorism.
In their letter, the representatives of the European Troika accused the Islamic Republic of Iran of failing to adhere to its JCPOA commitments and violating Security Council Resolution 2231, regardless of the roots of the current crisis.
Iravani’s letter, written after the deaths of Masoumeh Karbasi, an Iranian national, and her Lebanese husband in Beirut’s densely populated Jounieh district, as well as the assassination of Dr. Ali Heidari, an Iranian physician and humanitarian worker, described the attacks as heinous crimes. He called on the UN to hold Israel accountable, stating ...
Iravani added: "The Israeli regime violated our national security and sovereignty with the recent terrorist act (assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran). We have the right to defend ourselves and this issue has nothing to do with stopping the war in Gaza.
He added: The Islamic Republic of Iran, based on its principled position regarding the need for everyone to adhere to the United Nations Charter, including the principles of equality and territorial integrity of countries, asks all parties to adhere to the principles of humanitarian rights, protection of civilians, and civilian infrastructure.