Halt all restrictions on the medical and health trade resulting from sanctions

March 13, 2020

United Nations Secretary-General

U.N Headquarters

New York, NK 10017

U.S.A.

Dear Mr. António Guterres,

The outbreak of Coronavirus in every continent and in more than 118 countries including Iran has revealed the threatening dimensions of this pandemic. Unfortunately, many factors including the inefficiency of the political leaders of the Iranian government as well as the economic breakdown resulting from the unilateral US sanctions against Iran have contributed to the spreading of the epidemic in our country.

You rightfully interpreted the unilateral withdrawal of the United States from the nuclear deal with the Islamic Republic of Iran on August 2018 a mistake and you considered it to the detriment of world peace. The result was intensifying of US unilateral economic sanctions against Iran which has had devastating impacts on the entire Iranian society. As a result of the sanctions the poor, low-income portion of the population, children and women have been affected. Now, with the spread of Coronavirus all Iranian people are feeling the impact of US withdrawal from the nuclear deal with Iran.

We, therefore, appeal to you to:

- Use all your efforts at the United Nations and the Security Council to halt all restrictions on the medical and health trade resulting from sanctions against Iran.

- At the same time, urge the Islamic Republic of Iran to be transparent, inclusive and prioritize its actions for the health of all citizens in the fight against the Coronavirus.

We are aware of the United Nations solidarity with the Iranian people and government in the outbreak of the disease and that Iran can count on the UN support system, including the World Health Organization.

Thank you in advance for your efforts and the organization under your responsibility.

Sincerely,

The Left Party of Iran (People’s Fadaian)

International Relations

Signature: Mehdi Ebrahimzadeh