Iranian lawmaker urges UN restructuring

An Iranian lawmaker says global denuclearization requires the restructuring of the United Nations, voicing concern over the existing double standards on the nuclear activities of countries.

“Actual global [nuclear weapons] disarmament needs the restructuring of the UN and the cooperation of all nations,” Parviz Sorouri was quoted by ISNA as saying.

He urged nuclear states to accept and respect a global disarmament process, saying ‘international discrimination’ in dealing with the nuclear activities is fading.

“Goals such as global [nuclear weapons] disarmament should be put high on the agenda of global management,” he said.

“Given that governments and nations are well aware of the double standards adopted by countries which possess nuclear technology, I believe before denuclearization can take place, a political disarmament needs to take place,” the parliamentarian said.

He then hit out at certain countries for turning a blind eye to the Israeli regime’s ‘nuclear capability’ and trying to keep it away from the inspections of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

“As long as the UN structure allows the [UN] Security Council — comprised of five nuclear powers — to have the final say, the world continues to face a challenge. So, the best solution is to restructure the United Nations,” he concluded.