Iran slams outgoing UN special rapporteur's report
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The Iranian Foreign Ministry's spokesperson strongly dismissed the outgoing UN special rapporteur's report on human rights in Iran, accusing him of misusing his position to further the agenda of the MEK terror group.
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In this photo released on Aug. 11, 2022, by the Iranian Foreign Ministry, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Nasser Kanaani speaks in Tehran, Iran. (AP)
The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry has strongly dismissed the latest report by the outgoing UN special rapporteur on human rights in Iran, Javaid Rehman, calling it an attempt by adversaries to tarnish the image of the Islamic Republic.
In a statement on Wednesday, Nasser Kanaani criticized Rehman, accusing him of misusing his position to further the agenda of the terrorist group, Mujahedin-e-Khalq Organization (MKO). He asserted that Rehman was following the MKO's policies during the final days of his tenure, adding that the allegations raised by Rehman lack credibility and are entirely condemned.
The Iranian diplomat stressed that Rehman has abused his UN position to spread false stories.
“UN officials, specifically the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), are legally responsible to prevent the exploitation and chances for the pursuit of biased personal or collective objectives against countries,” Kan’ani said.
He stated that the Islamic Republic of Iran reserves the legal right to object to such a wrongful approach in certain human rights institutions.
“Enemies of the Iranian nation, who have failed to bring the people to their knees through terrorism, promotion of cruel economic sanctions, and other coercive measures cannot burnish their dismal record of anti-human and terrorist activities by means of abusing international organizations and distorting realities,” Kanaani stated.
The Iranian diplomat emphasized that over the past few decades, experience has shown that the enemies of the Iranian nation have been disgraced, while the honorable pursuit of national progress and sovereignty by the Iranian people continues unabated.
In his final report on Iran dated July 17, Rehman called for an international mechanism to investigate what he termed "atrocity crimes" in Iran, including "summary, arbitrary, and extra-judicial executions." With his mandate ending on July 31, the UN rapporteur urged the establishment of an international mechanism to investigate and prosecute those responsible.
