In the Name of God, the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful Mr. President,The delegation of the Islamic Republic of Iran wishes to set out its position on this agenda item and the proposed draft resolution.First, at a time when the safeguarded nuclear facilities of Iran have repeatedly been subjected to massive unlawful attacks by the US-Israeli regime, threats of further attacks continue to persist, and nuclear facilities in other countries of the region have also been attacked, we do not consider it justified to devote a separate agenda item to the situation of one particular Member State. Disregard of these important realities, coupled with the exclusive focus on the situation of a single country, raises serious concerns regarding the balanced approach of the sponsors of this agenda item and draft resolution. This attempt appears to constitute a selective approach, which risks politicizing the Agency’s agenda and undermining the impartial role expected of this Conference in its consideration of various agenda items. Second, the draft resolution refers to the Director General’s initiative concerning the “Seven Pillars.” This initiative does not appear to be comprehensive and has never been substantively considered by Member States with a view to its further development and refinement. Its inclusion in the draft resolution therefore does not reflect a balanced and professional approach. Notwithstanding this serious reservation, one of the seven pillars expressly concerns the safety and security of personnel. Against this background, the absence from the draft of any reference to the repeated attacks affecting the residences and routes used by ZNPP personnel, and to their adverse implications for the nuclear safety and security of the ZNPP, as reflected also in the recent report of the Director General (GOV/2026/49), is difficult to reconcile with a comprehensive and consistent approach to nuclear safety and security. This omission also raises legitimate concerns as to whether the draft reflects a selective approach to the identification and treatment of relevant safety and security risks. Third, certain matters addressed in the draft fall well beyond the Agency’s mandate and competences and, in some respects, appear to encroach upon the powers, functions, and respective competences of other international bodies. The Agency should not be used as a forum for advancing geopolitical interests of a group of States. Preserving the Agency’s impartiality, professionalism, and strict adherence to its statutory mandate is essential to its credibility and effectiveness. Fourth, the draft fails to reflect the relevant realities and concerns in an objective, professional, and balanced manner and therefore raises serious concerns regarding its impartiality, objectivity, and accuracy. The fact that, in 2025, only 62 of 181 Member States supported the resolution, while approximately 119 States—66 per cent—did not, is itself a clear indication of the reservations expressed by a substantial majority of the membership regarding its content and approach. For these fundamental reasons, the Islamic Republic of Iran will vote against the draft resolution. I thank you, Mr. President