Tehran: Iran’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations strongly refuted allegations of violating the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), categorizing them as baseless and politically motivated.
The allegations were raised by the US Institute for Science and International Security, claiming Iran was researching the production and military application of pharmaceutical-based chemical agents. Iran, however, reaffirmed its compliance with the CWC, emphasizing that it strictly prohibits the development, production, or stockpiling of chemical weapons.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), the Iranian mission stated: “Over the past several decades, there has not been a single instance of Iranian violation of the CWC.” It also underscored its commitment to international norms, highlighting its active cooperation with the convention.
Iran dismissed the accusations as part of a broader “psychological warfare” strategy. It accused the Zionist regime (Israel) of spreading falsehoods in retaliation for its “recent defeat on the Lebanese front,” linking the allegations to political tensions in the region.
The country also emphasized its status as a victim of chemical attacks during the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980s, asserting that these experiences solidify its commitment to opposing the use of chemical weapons globally.
This latest controversy surfaces amid rising tensions in the Middle East and broader geopolitical disputes, with Iran calling for objectivity and adherence to established international protocols to address the unfounded claims.
