Reply of the Delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran

to the right of reply by Israeli regime

Before the United Nations General Assembly Plenary

Agenda item 10: “Return or restitution of cultural property to the countries of origin”

New York, 6 December 2021

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

Mr. President,

In exercise of my right of reply to what was raised against my delegation earlier, I would like to inform this august body that “illegal excavation and threats facing the cultural heritage in Palestine, especially the Al-Aqsa mosque, by the occupying regime of Palestinian territories” is an established fact that has been recognized in different reports of this body. I would like, once again, to alert the international community about the continuation of this policy that definitely will endanger international peace and security. It is the responsibility of all states to prevent this malicious policy and behavior.

Thank you.