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Source: Associated Press
Seoul says it paid Irans delinquent UN dues to restore vote
By ISABEL DEBRE
January 23, 2022
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) Using Iranian bank funds freed from American sanctions, South Korea has paid Irans $18 million in delinquent dues owed to the United Nations, Seoul said Sunday. The step was apparently approved by Washington to restore Tehrans suspended voting rights at the world body.
The South Korean Foreign Ministry said Seoul had paid the sum using Iranian assets frozen in the country after consulting with the United States Treasury a potential signal of flexibility amid floundering nuclear negotiations.
The ministry said it expected Irans voting rights to be restored immediately after their suspension earlier this month for delinquent dues.
Irans mission to the United Nations did not immediately respond to a request for comment. But Iran state televisions English-language arm Press TV quoted Irans permanent representative to the U.N. as confirming that the dues had been paid and Irans voting rights would soon be restored. He did not specify how the money had been paid.
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Read more: https://apnews.com/article/united-nations-general-assembly-voting-rights-donald-trump-seoul-united-states-8ca83424fbf768fb0d7efd876dcd5199
Alexander Of Assyria
(7,839 posts)Its like saying your friend paid for the lunch, using your wallet.
But isnt that always the way with American media and Iran?
The 800 billion dollar a year military demands there b enemies every day
or whats the 800 billion a year for? Chest thumping championship? You win, ok?
stopdiggin
(11,292 posts)has a very concise description of what actually took place. And then the piece goes on to provide background and explanation.
Even a cursory read here reveals that this is not an adversarial move.