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UN rejects anti-Iran declaration Press
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The declaration argued President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad had recently called for the destruction of the Zionist regime and demanded the UN Security Council denounce his comments. The measure failed to pass after a number of UN Security Council (UNSC) member states including Indonesia and Qatar opposed the move, citing their own critical position on violent Israeli acts in the occupied Palestinian lands. A declaration would need unanimous approval among the entire 15 council members to pass.
Earlier on Sunday, Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mohammad-Ali Hosseini said Israeli media want to wage a 'psychological war' against Iran and demanded the UN Security Council clarify its position on the Zionist regime. Hosseini said the Security Council should make clear whether it is responsible for ending the suffering of Palestinians or whether it is primarily interested in the security of Israel. The UNSC is expected to review the proposed declaration again on Tuesday.
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The US, UK and France have failed for the second time to pass an
anti-Iran declaration at the UN against remarks made by the Iranian President.
