Sub-Commission were not bound to hold the same opinions as the Commission. The independence of the experts on the Sub-Commission was not in doubt. 38. Mr. JOINET found the text of the draft resolution fairly balanced, as it mentioned the deteriorating situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran since the visit of the United Nations Special Representative. He was in favour of acknowledging the co-operation of States. 39. Mrs. PALLEY said that the sponsors would be happy to accept the amendments by Mrs. Ksentini and Mr. Eide. 40. Although Mr. Alfonso Martinez had contended that there had been no major changes in the Iranian situation since the adoption of Commission resolution 1990/79, much information had been received from non-governmental organizations on the basis of which it was perfectly proper to express the Sub-Commission's deep concern at the deteriorating situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran. The language adopted by the Special Representative and the Commission in its resolution had been designed for the very worthwhile purpose of facilitating dialogue. 41. She apologized for the fact that time constraints had prevented her from consulting all members of the Sub-Commission on the text of the draft resolution. 42. Mr. TABATABAEE (Observer for the Islamic Republic of Iran) recalled that the consideration of so-called violations of human rights in his country had been initiated by the Sub-Commission in 1980. Since then many one-sided and politically motivated resolutions had been adopted by different United Nations organs on the basis of false and misleading accusations and allegations received through members of groups involved in terrorist activities inside the country while it was engaged in a conflict to defend its sovereignty and integrity. 43. In all cases his Government indicated to the relevant body that such 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing the situation of human rights in the Islamic Republic of Iran, with mentions of a United Nations Special Representative, non-governmental organizations, and the adoption of resolutions by the Sub-Commission and Commission. The tone of the discussion suggests a focus on human rights and international organizations, rather than economic or environmental issues.

**Category**
Humanitarian aid and relief, Human rights