Explanation of Vote of the Islamic Republic of Iran

Before the First Committee, UNGA 76

on the Draft Resolution L.17: “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”

New York, 27 October 2021

In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful.

Iran will vote in favor of draft resolution L.17 entitled “Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons”, which is consistent with its principled position on nuclear disarmament. The adoption of this treaty was a right step in the right direction. As such, we continue to support its overall objective. The TPNW complements the NPT. However, the TPNW should also be complemented by the urgent commencement of negotiations and the conclusion of a comprehensive convention on nuclear weapons, leading to the total elimination of all nuclear weapons in a verifiable and irreversible manner. The entry into force of the treaty from 2020, is considered a successful achievement for the global movement towards nuclear disarmament.