Note to the Secretary-General: Analysis of Iran's Response

Title

Note to the Secretary-General: Analysis of Iran's Response

Date

31 August 2006

Description

Michael C. Williams reports to the UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan, about the latest responses by the Iranian Government following the expiring deadline to halt nuclear enrichment. Williams mentions Iran's outdated comments towards the Engagement Agreement' mechanisms and the supportive behavior of China and Russia while United Kingdom silence seems disturbing. The European Union remains hopeful for the diplomatic resolution of the issue while US on the other side threaten retaliatory actions. Williams explores the Iranian strategies to seek Muslim countries' assistance and recalls the support the European Union to resolve this issue through the means of diplomatic talks.

Type

Internal memo

Coverage

Language

English

Source

United Nations
UN Archive Collection: Disarmament2006 - Non-Proliferation Treaties

Format

PDF

Identifier

UN0001 (1)

Rights

United Nations

Original Format

Memorandums

Collection

Citation

Michael C. Williams, “Note to the Secretary-General: Analysis of Iran's Response,” The Selected Papers of UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan 1997-2006, accessed May 17, 2024, https://ccnydigitalscholarship.org/kofiannan/items/show/8902.

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