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Iran urges UN to condemn US 'economic terrorism' over sanctions

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Iran urges UN to condemn US 'economic terrorism' over sanctions

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent letters to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Security Council president, and member states urging condemnation of US actions as an 'economic terrorism operation.' The letters accuse Washington of systematically depriving civilians of food, medicine, and energy through sanctions. Tehran demands criminal accountability for those who ordered and executed the measures.

Key Facts

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent letters to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Security Council president, and UN member states on August 26, 2026.
  • The letters call on the UN to condemn US actions against Iran as an 'economic terrorism operation.'
  • Araghchi accused the US of deliberately depriving civilians of food, medicine, medical equipment, and energy resources through sanctions.
  • Iran demands criminal accountability for individuals who ordered and executed the sanctions measures.

Diplomatic Appeal

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi sent letters to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, the Security Council president, and UN member states on August 26, 2026. The letters urge the UN to condemn US actions against Iran as an 'economic terrorism operation.' Araghchi stated that after failing to achieve criminal objectives during two aggressive wars against Iran in 2025 and 2026, the US is now pursuing those goals through economic pressure and coercion of other countries. The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that American sanctions and restrictions are systematic in nature.

Sanctions Impact

Araghchi said these measures deliberately deprive civilians of access to food, medicine, medical equipment, and energy resources. He described such actions as 'collective punishment' and demanded criminal accountability for those who ordered and executed them.

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Iran urges UN to condemn US 'economic terrorism' over sanctions

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