Pakistan has called for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the Iran nuclear issue, warning that coercive measures could worsen tensions. Ambassador Usman Jadoon told the UN Security Council that sanctions hurt ordinary people and deepen distrust, emphasizing the need for engagement and compromise. He stressed that avoiding confrontation is key to finding a solution acceptable to all parties.
The divisions within the Council center on the legitimacy of discussions related to the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, the JCPOA, which limits Iran’s nuclear programme in exchange for sanctions relief. While some members, including the US, UK, and France, argue that Iran’s non-compliance threatens international peace, others, including Russia and Iran, dispute the Council’s authority to hold such meetings.
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Ambassador Jadoon urged that the JCPOA framework, based on international law and mutual respect, could still provide a path forward if parties act in a spirit of compromise. He highlighted the role of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in verifying compliance with nuclear safeguards.
Statement by Ambassador Usman Jadoon
Acting Permanent Representative of Pakistan
At the Security Council Briefing on Iran Nuclear Issue
(23 December 2025)
****Mr. President,
I thank USG Rosemary DiCarlo for the briefing.
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— Permanent Mission of Pakistan to the UN (@PakistanUN_NY) December 23, 2025
Pakistan also emphasized that Security Council efforts should focus on bringing parties together for constructive engagement. Jadoon warned that divisions have widened in recent months, making a negotiated solution more difficult, and called for rebuilding trust in diplomatic channels.
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The Council met for the first time after France, Germany, and the UK triggered the “snapback” mechanism, seeking sanctions due to alleged Iranian non-performance. Iranian officials rejected these claims, calling the resolution expired and denouncing misinformation. Pakistan reiterated that dialogue and diplomacy remain the only sustainable approach to the nuclear issue.