TEHRAN- The Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade, in an official letter to UNIDO, has called for an end to attacks on Iran’s non-military industrial facilities and for compensation for damages.
According to Mehr News Agency, the Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade, in a letter addressed to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), while detailing the extent of damage inflicted on certain production units, has called for specialized cooperation and technical support from the organization to assess, rebuild, and restore the country’s industrial capacities.
Mohammad Atabak, commenting on the damages caused by the US and Israeli aggression against Iran’s production and industrial sectors, stated: “We have conducted visits to the factories that were hit; actions needed to be taken, and the extent of damage to the factories varied.”
He added: “The amount of damages has been estimated by teams, and measures such as granting extensions for social security payments, worker salaries, and taxes have been pursued to compensate for part of the damages.”
Referring to the details of the letter and UNIDO’s pivotal role in industrial development and enhancing production capabilities, the Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade said: “According to international law, non-military production units should not be targeted. In this letter, it has been requested that this international body, in line with its missions, put the necessary measures on its agenda.”
Atabak emphasized: “Factories that produce public goods or necessities for the people should not be targeted. However the enemy has carried out this aggression against factories, it seems the US does not adhere to any convention. Therefore, we have asked the United Nations to intervene in this matter.”
He stated: “Unfortunately, the UN acts with a double standard, and we see this duality so clearly that we truly believe it will lead to a very difficult accountability for the organization’s own future.”
According to him, under the provisions of conventions based on international agreements, civilian industries should not be targeted in conflicts. This issue must be investigated and pursued by international bodies.
Emphasizing that attacks on factories must be stopped as a first step, the Minister of Industry, Mining, and Trade said: “Ultimately, the amount of damages must also be paid by the aggressor country, and just laws must be established.”
Atabak, stressing the necessity of maintaining the sustainability of production for public goods and essential commodities, announced: “Technical documentation and supplementary reports on the status of damaged units are being compiled and, once finalized, will be submitted to UNIDO for expert review. This correspondence aims to enhance technical coordination and utilize international capacities for the swift recovery of industrial units.”
He added: “The Ministry of Industry, Mining, and Trade, in an official letter to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), has called for an end to attacks on non-military industrial facilities, the official declaration of the extent of damages, and the pursuit of compensation for them.”
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