Iran News: Global Criticism Mounts Over Iranian Missile Transfers at UN Disarmament Session

At the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly First Committee on Disarmament and International Security, the Iranian regime’s missile activities and its broader destabilizing role in the Middle East were prominently criticized. The session, which convenes to discuss global disarmament, threats to international peace, and cooperative measures for stability, provided a platform for nations to voice concerns about security challenges impacting the global community. 

The European Union delivered a strong statement condemning Tehran’s provision of ballistic missiles to Russia for use in the war against Ukraine. “We strongly condemn the recent transfer of Iranian-made ballistic missiles to Russia. This transfer is a direct threat to European security and represents a substantive material escalation from the provision of Iranian UAVs and ammunition,” read the EU statement. In response to these escalations, the EU also hinted at forthcoming significant measures against Tehran, potentially impacting Iran’s aviation sector. 

The United States representative emphasized the regime’s persistent support for and arming of terrorist organizations, citing the recent ballistic missile strike on Israel as an alarming example of escalating tensions in the region. France’s delegate reiterated the critical need to end military escalations, warning that such actions only deepen instability across the Middle East. 

The UK echoed these concerns, asserting that long-term peace and security in the Middle East are unattainable without addressing Tehran’s activities that destabilize the region. The British representative affirmed ongoing condemnation of the regime’s support for its proxies and affiliates, which perpetuate conflict and undermine regional stability.