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Iran Slams UN Influence Loss, Defends Peaceful Nuclear Program Amid Protests

Iran's representative to India criticized international organizations like the UN for losing global influence and being controlled by a select few countries. He firmly stated that Iran's religious leadership forbids nuclear weapons, making their pursuit "haram," while asserting the right to peaceful nuclear technology. The interview coincided with the release of an official Iranian death toll from recent anti-government protests, citing 3,117 killed. The protests, which began over economic issues, sparked a widespread crackdown that drew international condemnation.

Key Points: Iran: UN Lost Influence, Nuclear Weapons "Haram" | Protest Toll

  • UN influence lost to few nations
  • Iran rejects nuclear weapons as "haram"
  • Right to peaceful nuclear tech asserted
  • Official protest death toll reaches 3,117
  • Crackdown drew international condemnation
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"International organisations lost their influence," Iran's representative on emergency meeting in UN

Iran's representative says international bodies are controlled by few nations, asserts nuclear weapons are forbidden, as official protest death toll is revealed.

"Iran never wanted to have nuclear weapons because it is haram. - Abdul Majid Hakeem Illahi"

New Delhi, January 24

Abdul Majid Hakeem Illahi, Representative of the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Syed Ali Khamenei, in India, said that international organisations have lost their influence in the world.

Ilahi, in an interview with ANI, said that the organisations are controlled by a select few countries.

"Actually we can say that some international organisations lost their influence in the world and some of them are controlled by some countries and we hope that the international organisation takes their responsibilities and they do what is good and it's in the benefit of the people and in the for the countries," he said when asked about the emergency meeting organised by the UN.

Responding to questions on Iran's nuclear programme, Ilahi said that Iran has never sought to develop nuclear weapons and remains committed to the peaceful use of nuclear energy.

He said that according to a religious decree, or fatwa, issued by the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the possession and use of nuclear weapons are forbidden in Islam.

"According to the fatwa of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, Iran never wanted to have nuclear weapons because it is haram," he said.

Ilahi added that while Iran rejects nuclear weapons, it has the right to develop nuclear technology for peaceful purposes. He said Iran's nuclear programme is focused on social development and humanitarian needs, including medical treatment and energy production.

"Iran, at the same time, wants to have nuclear peaceful power for some social and humanitarian treatment," he said.

Meanwhile, Iranian state television has released the first official death toll from the recent anti-government protests that engulfed the country, reporting that 3,117 people were killed during the crackdown, as reported by Al Jazeera. In a statement carried by Press TV on Wednesday, Iran's Martyrs Foundation said that 2,427 of those killed in the demonstrations were civilians and security forces.

The demonstrations, which began in late December with shopkeepers protesting against the flailing currency and the cost of living, snowballed into a widespread anti-government movement, as per Al Jazeera.

The government crackdown was widely condemned, with US President Donald Trump threatening to intervene in support of the protesters.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Interesting perspective from a diplomat. As an outsider, I see a lot of hypocrisy. Powerful nations do dominate global institutions, but Iran's government pointing fingers while cracking down on protests is a hard pill to swallow. The focus should be on the 3000+ lives lost. That's the real emergency.
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Priya S
From an Indian standpoint, we've also seen how global bodies can be biased. However, the principle of peaceful nuclear energy is valid. India's own journey proves it's possible. But the statement feels like a distraction from the domestic crisis. The world is watching both issues. 🇮🇳
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Rohit P
The core issue he raises is correct - international orgs need reform. But yaar, you can't talk about global responsibility while your security forces are killing civilians at home. The fatwa against nukes is good, but what about a fatwa against killing your own citizens? The double standard is glaring.
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Aman W
Geopolitics is always messy. Iran has a point about Western dominance in the UN and IAEA. But their human rights record undermines their moral authority. As Indians, we should advocate for a more equitable global order, but also consistently stand for democratic values and human life. Balance is key.
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Kavya N
The interview tries to link two separate things. The failure of international organizations is one debate. The suppression of basic economic protests is another. Mixing them feels like a PR tactic. My heart goes out to the ordinary Iranians just asking for a better life. That's a universal struggle.

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