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A response to NATO, a signal to Russia

July 13, 2023
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A response to NATO, a signal to Russia
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The Iranian Embassy in Brussels issued a press release today, addressing matters pertaining to Iran that were broached in the Summit Communique of the heads of NATO. A nuanced interpretation suggests that Iran seems to be counteracting NATO’s approach while simultaneously transmitting a subtle signal to Russia.

The stance of Tehran regarding the conflict in Ukraine is not a novel development. Iranian officials have consistently expressed their non-involvement in the conflict and their support for a political solution through dialogue, underscoring their support for a politically mediated resolution through dialogue. However, the timing and the underlying circumstances that gave rise to this statement warrant attention.

The diplomatic ensemble comprising the foreign ministers of Russia and the Arab ministers of the Persian Gulf convened in Moscow on Monday. This meeting concluded with a joint statement supporting the United Arab Emirates’ initiative to resolve dispute revolving around three Iranian islands through “bilateral negotiations” and resort to the “International Court of Justice”.

This communique stirred a response among Iranian authorities. Consequently, the statement issued today by the Iranian embassy in Brussels, with its clear tone, carries weight and might serve as a tacit admonition to Moscow concerning Iran’s perspective on the developments in Ukraine.

This freshly minted assertion from the Iranian embassy in Brussels clearly reaffirms Iran’s neutrality and its policy of non-involvement with respect to the Ukraine war. Elaborating on this, the announcement underscores “the importance of full adherence to the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and relevant international law. This includes respecting the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity of all states”.

The statement’s stress on a “neutral position” and “respecting the sovereignty, independence, and territorial integrity”, particularly with regard to the Ukrainian reference, is a significant and unignorable detail amid the current setting and context.

While it may be premature to discuss a shift in Iran’s overarching policy toward Russia vis-à-vis Ukraine, Tehran’s public statement today could be construed as a gentle prod and a caution to Moscow about crossing Iran’s red lines.

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