UNITED NATIONS Distr. GENERAL S/17496 25 September 1985 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH LETTER DATED 25 SEPTEMBER 1985 FROM THE PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE OF THE ISLAMIC REPUBLIC OF IRAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL Upon instructions from my Government and pursuant to my letter of 19 July 1985 contained in document S/17348 and with reference to the letter of 20 September 1985 oE Kuwait contained in document S/17482, I have the honour to invite your attention to the following. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has repeatedly announced that it would not allow the transport of arms from the Persian Gulf waters to the Iraqi aggressors. It has unfortunately been established in different cases that, contrary to the principles of good neighbourly relations, carqo ships destined for Kuwait have had on board loqistical qoods and arms headed for Iraq via Kuwait. Friendly notifications to the Kuwaiti authorities in this regard have regrettably been of no avail. Such practices by Kuwait contradict the latter's position of neutrality. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran, while fully respectful of the freedom of navigation for all vessels destined for Kuwait, has every right to prevent the transportation of military hardware to Iraq through the Persian Gulf. Therefore, in accordance with the established rules of international law regarding the riqhts and duties of neutral Powers in naval war, the Islamic Republic of Iran will continue its inspection of ships in the Persian Gulf suspected of carrying arms to Iraq. We call upon those concerned wisely to observe the position of neutrality vis-a-vis the Iraq-Iran war and to avoid carryinq fuel for aqqression. The letter of 20 September 1985 of Kuwait having heen of the Security Council, it would be hiqhly appreciated if same treatment. : -. (Signed) 
**Analysis**
This text appears to be a diplomatic communication between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, addressing a specific issue related to the Iran-Iraq War. The language used is formal and official, indicating a high-level diplomatic exchange. The content focuses on naval activities, arms transportation, and the position of neutrality in a conflict, suggesting a strong connection to international relations and conflict resolution.

**Category**
Transport and communication, International relations