fully the arms embargo imposed against South Africa in resolution 418 (1977)“. Yet military co-operation and even arms purchases by certain countries continue. As reported in document S/l7322 of 3 July 1985, the miserable Iraqi regime, perhaps as a result of its racist nature, is also to be found in the camp of those criminals which have military ties with the apartheid regime of South Africa. 135. Those who are involved in military, economic, cul- tural and diplomatic activities in South Africa and those who purchase arms and other products from that country are, as a matter of fact, assisting the apartheid regime in all its crimes against both the indigenous population in that country and neighbouring nations. It is imperative that such countries act more responsibly in regard to the crimi- nal regime of South Africa. 136. The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran strongly condemns the recent military attack by the South African regime against Angola and expects the intema- tional community not only strongly to condemn this act of aggression but also to reiterate its call for the total isola- tion of the racist regime of Pretoria in order to bring to”an end its crimes and acts of aggression. 137. The PRESIDENT: The fact that I am President does not mean that I cannot reply. On a number of occa- sions the representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran asked if I did not agree with him. On many of them-in. fact, most of them- I did not. 138. Mr. KHALIL (Egypt) (interpretation from Arabic): My delegation believes that the time for words has passed and that the usefulness of repetitive talk has long since come to an end. We believe it is high time for the Security Council to take decisive action in regard to this frequently recurring situation. 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a speech or statement by a representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations Security Council, addressing the issue of South Africa's apartheid regime and its relations with other countries. The text mentions military cooperation, arms purchases, and diplomatic activities, indicating a focus on international relations and politics. It also expresses condemnation of the South African regime's actions and calls for its isolation. Given the context and content, it seems likely that the text belongs to the category of international relations.

**Category**
International relations