Tehran summons European ambassadors in response to UN Security Council move on nuclear program

Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has summoned the ambassadors of the United Kingdom, France, and Germany to express strong protest over their joint attempt with the United States at the United Nations Security Council concerning Iran's peaceful nuclear program.

The diplomatic move, which took place on March 13, is a response to the actions of the three European nations, which, alongside the US, sought to utilize the UN Security Council to address Iran's nuclear activities, Caliber.Az reports via Iranian media.

The meeting was reportedly convened behind closed doors to discuss Iran’s nuclear program, which Tehran insists is for peaceful purposes.

Hassaninejad Pirkouhi, Director General of International Peace and Security Department at Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, led the meetings with the ambassadors of the UK, France, and Germany. During the session, the diplomats were informed of Iran’s dissatisfaction with what it considers the misuse of the Security Council mechanism to challenge its rights to pursue nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.

The ambassadors of the three European countries stated that they would relay Iran's formal protest to their respective governments in a bid to address the growing diplomatic tensions.

Iran has long maintained that its nuclear program is intended solely for peaceful purposes, including energy production and medical applications. However, Western powers, particularly the US and its European allies, have expressed concerns over the potential military dimensions of Iran’s nuclear activities, prompting ongoing international discussions and negotiations on the matter.

By Vafa Guliyeva