UNITED NATIONSS --- -___--. _____..-___-__-__- .-____ ._ Security Council Distr. GENERAL s/21428 2 August 1990 ORIGINAL: ENGLISH LETTER DATED 2 AUGUST 1990 FROM THE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES A.I., OF THE PERMANENT MISSION OF THE ISLAMIC REPURLIC OF IRAN TO THE UNITED NATIONS ADDRESSED TO THE SECRETARY-GENERAL Upon instructions from my Government, I have the honour to enclose herewith the text of the Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran on the Iraqi aggression against Kuwait. It will be highly appreciated if this letter and its annex were circulated as a document of the Security Council. (Sisned) Mohammad Javad ZARIF Ambassador Deputy Permanent Representative 90-17967 1742h (E)s/21428 English Page 2 Text of the statement of the Ministry of Foteian Affairs of f he 11 i R b’ The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, rejecting any use of force as a means of resolving problems in the region, considers that the military operations of Iraq against Kuwait constitute a serious threat to the security and stability of the volatile Persian Gulf region and condemns this act of aggression. Although recent developments could be construed as one of the consequences of co-operation with the aggressor in the past -of which the Islamic Republic of Iran repeatedly warned th3 Persian Gulf States -the Islamic Republic of Iran firmly believes that respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity of States as well as non-interference in their internal affairs are cardinal principles governing the relations among nations. Iraqi military aggression has been a blatant violation of the aforementioned principles, and its consequences have serious ramifications for our national as well as regional security and world peace. It can also provide a pretext for an increased presence of expansionist great Powers in our region. Therefore, we call
**Analysis**
The text appears to be a diplomatic communication between the Islamic Republic of Iran and the United Nations, specifically addressing a conflict between Iraq and Kuwait. The statement condemns the use of force and emphasizes the importance of sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference in internal affairs. Given the context of international relations and conflict resolution, it seems likely that the category is related to international relations or diplomacy.

**Category**
International relations