Iran condemns US sanctions on Cuba, welcomes UN resolution
Iran’s Foreign Ministry has welcomed the adoption of a United Nations General Assembly resolution condemning US economic sanctions against Cuba, denouncing Washington’s continued enforcement of “illegal and inhumane” measures on the island nation.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei said the sanctions, in place for more than six decades, have systematically targeted the fundamental rights of the Cuban people and obstructed the country’s development.
“The unjust US sanctions against Cuba, which, for more than six decades, have targeted the fundamental rights of the Cuban people and the development of this country, are not only a blatant violation of the principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, but, due to their impact on the Cuban people’s enjoyment of fundamental human rights, constitute a crime against humanity.”
Expressing solidarity with the government and people of Cuba in the face of US “intimidation and pressure,” Baghaei said the overwhelming support for the resolution was a clear indication of the international community’s rejection of America’s “bullying and lawlessness.”
He said the damages inflicted on Cuba as a result of the sanctions create international responsibility for the US government, which, he said, must be held accountable for committing “criminal acts.”
On Wednesday, the UN General Assembly called for an end to the decades-long US economic embargo on Cuba, defying Washington’s sustained pressure campaign to influence the vote.
The 193-member body overwhelmingly approved the resolution condemning the embargo for the 33rd consecutive year, with 165 countries voting in favor, seven against, and 12 abstaining.
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