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France voices concerns about Iran's failure to honor ISC resolution 2216
[20/02/2018 12:00]
PARIS-SABA
French Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Agnes Romatet-Espagne expressed France's concerns over Iran's noncommittal stance toward weapons embargo imposed on Yemen under the International Security Council resolution 2216 of 2015.
Romatate-Espange said in a statement :" Her country denounced this serious failure by Iranian authorities to comply with the obligations incorporated in the International Security Council (ISC) resolution 2216 and to take all necessary measures to prevent supply or sell or transport directly or indirectly missiles and missiles' components, as well as drones, to persons or entities are subjected to sanctions by the UN, particularly the Houthis".
ESpange added:" France reiterates its condemnation of firing ballistic missiles against the Suadi territories and maritime navigation in the Red Sea, which destabilizes security of the entire region".