Araghchi: UNSC Res. 2231 Expires, Iran Sovereign Rights ‘Non-Negotiable’
With the end of UN-imposed restrictions, Iran asserts full nuclear sovereignty, warns against Western pressure, and calls for a world governed by law—not coercion.
Iran, PUREWILAYAH.COM - On the eve of the expiration of UN Security Council Resolution 2231, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi issued a firm message declaring that Iran’s sovereign rights are neither negotiable nor subject to political pressure, marking a new strategic phase in Iran’s confrontation with Western powers.
Araghchi’s message, shared via the X platform (formerly Twitter), underscored that with the expiration of the resolution on October 26, all previous UN restrictions against Iran are officially terminated, and Iran formally exits the agenda of the Security Council.
End of Resolution 2231: Iran Enters a Post-Sanctions Era
Araghchi emphasized that Iran, as a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), will henceforth remain bound only to its own rights and obligations under the treaty — with no imposed limitations on the scope of its nuclear program.
“Iran will cooperate with the International Atomic Energy Agency solely within the framework of the Comprehensive Safeguards Agreement and the law approved by the Islamic Consultative Assembly.”
This declaration confirms that Tehran will no longer accept any additional monitoring or restrictions dictated by Western governments or their political instruments.
Global Isolation of Western Demands
At the recent Non-Aligned Movement Summit in Kampala, more than 120 countries stood with Iran, acknowledging the legitimacy of Iran’s position and rejecting the unilateral measures once pushed by a handful of Western governments.
Araghchi sharply criticized these isolated actors:
“Illegal actions pursued by a few isolated governments have been rejected by the overwhelming majority of nations. Those who insist on distorting reality will only deepen their own isolation.”
Sovereignty Above Coercion
In his closing remarks, the Iranian Foreign Minister issued a definitive warning to the United States and its allies:
“Iran’s sovereign rights are not negotiable and will not be subdued by political pressure. The rule of law — not force — must govern the world.”
Strategic Implications: A Message to the Axis of Aggression
The expiration of Resolution 2231 marks a strategic defeat for the United States and its European allies, who sought for years to constrain Iran’s military and nuclear capabilities under the pretext of global security.
With Iran now fully asserting its rights — alongside steadfast resistance movements in Yemen, Palestine, Lebanon, and Iraq — the balance of power in West Asia continues to shift away from Western hegemony.
Conclusion: Law Over Power
As Washington and Tel Aviv persist in policies of coercion, siege, and warfare, Tehran delivers a clear message:
Nations that resist will not surrender — and those who cling to domination will stand alone.
Iran now steps fully onto the world stage not as a nation under sanctions, but as a sovereign power — backed by the global majority, committed to the Qur’anic path of dignity, justice, and resistance.
(PW)