Explanation of Vote of the Islamic Republic of Iran

On Draft Resolution L.45: “Countering the Threat Posed by

Improvised Explosive Devices”

First Committee, UNGA 76

New York, 1 November 2021

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

Mr. Chairman,

I have taken the floor to explain the position of my delegation regarding the draft resolution on “Countering the threat posed by improvised explosive devices” as contained in document L.45.

Iran supports the measures to counter the threat posed by the use of IEDs by illegal armed groups and terrorists. For this reason, my delegation joined the consensus in adopting draft resolution. L.45.

In our view, preventing and combating the use of IEDs by terrorists and illegal armed groups is the exclusive purpose of this resolution. Therefore, any interpretation of the provisions of this draft resolution should be consistent with this purpose. 

Moreover, since it is almost impossible to define the scope of the items used for manufacturing IEDs, and many of those items have civilian applications, any interpretation beyond the exclusive purpose of this draft resolution that could restrict the free access to, and trade in, such equipment and goods for civilian uses is unacceptable.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.