malvernmugadzikwa
Online Reporter
THE Islamic Republic of Iran has called for the unconditional removal of the illegal sanctions imposed by the West on Zimbabwe.
Iran said it has experience the wrath of Western sanctions and understands what Zimbabweans are going through.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran strongly and unreservedly condemns this unjustified imposition of the illegal sanctions against Zimbabwe, its people and by extension to Sadc region, we, therefore, call for the immediate and unconditional removal of these inhumane and illegal sanctions against Zimbabwe.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran stands in total support of the Sadc/AU supported Anti-Sanctions Campaign to be held throughout the region on the October 25 2023 in solidarity with Zimbabwe and its people,” said the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Harare.
“The Islamic Republic of Iran knows the dire and negative consequences of illegal sanctions as it shares the same fate with Zimbabwe.
“In this regard, we stand firmly by the people of Zimbabwe in these difficult and trying times.”
Iran said it assures Zimbabwe and the region of its unqualified support and solidarity in the fight against the “unjustified and inhuman illegal sanctions.”
Zimbabwe has been under unjust and unfair United States imposed sanctions since 2002 and 2003 respectively, for allegedly “undermining democratic institutions”, “gross human rights violations”, and “threatening regional stability”.
The illegal sanctions have caused massive suffering among Zimbabweans, and continue to have far-reaching effects on Zimbabwe and the entire Sadc region.
The Zimbabwe Democracy and Economic Recovery Act (ZDERA), which was passed by the United States Congress in 2001 and subsequently amended, is particularly disastrous to Zimbabwe and the welfare of Zimbabweans.
Bongani Ndlovu