In the wake of the United Nations’ sweeping economic and military sanctions reimposed on Iran—a decade after they were lifted—Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has written to his Sri Lankan counterpart, Vijitha Herath, seeking Sri Lanka’s solidarity, according to Iranian Ambassador Alireza Delkosh.
The UN’s decision followed a request by the UK, France, and Germany, who accused Iran of failing to meet its commitments. In response, Tehran has recalled its ambassadors to the UK, France, and Germany, Iranian state media reported.
Speaking to a group of journalists, the Iranian Ambassador said international law is now being treated “as a toy of the United States.” He warned that the decision taken by the US along with European countries poses a serious threat to global legal frameworks.
“Today Iran is the target; tomorrow it may be South Asian countries, and the day after, African nations. The media should make people aware of this reality,” he said.
Ambassador Delkosh confirmed that his Foreign Minister had written not only to Sri Lanka but also to the Maldivian Foreign Minister. “We must stand with international law. This is not just about Iran; it is about the dignity of international law itself,” he stressed.
He further cautioned that global norms, built on the bitter experiences of two world wars, must be respected. “We cannot simply ignore these principles and surrender, as if the United States can do whatever it wants,” he added.
