In a fiery address to the United Nations General Assembly, Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative Amir Saeid Iravani called for the immediate end of the U.S.’s decades-long sanctions on Cuba. Denouncing the embargo as “inhumane” and equating it to a “military blockade,” Iravani urged an end to what he described as America’s coercive economic tactics under the guise of promoting democracy.
Speaking at the assembly’s discussion on the embargo, Iravani warned, “This action will not only bring relief to the Cuban people but also send a powerful message that the era of coercion, domination, and economic terrorism must end.” His statements echoed growing international disapproval of the U.S. blockade, which, according to Iravani, has stifled Cuba’s access to essentials like healthcare and education for over six decades.
Iran’s envoy also linked the U.S.’s policy toward Cuba with broader concerns, emphasizing that unilateral sanctions harm not just individual nations but undermine multilateralism and destabilize international peace. His statement highlighted a critical turning point as he rallied support from UN member states to reject unilateral measures, reiterating Iran’s “unwavering solidarity with the people and government of Cuba.”
Iravani’s impassioned call came as the assembly prepared to vote, once again, on condemning the U.S. embargo, marking the 33rd consecutive year that the UN has advocated for its immediate end. Will this message push Washington to reconsider its stance, or will it persist, despite global outcry?
Sources for this article include: Tehran MNA, Iran News.
