Iranian Ambassador Reza Amiri Moghaddam has condemned the US Congress resolution that emphasised the importance of free and fair elections and called for a thorough investigation into any claims of interference or irregularities in the country’s 2024 elections.

He told Aaj News that the US Congress motion casts doubt on the country. The envoy was of the view that the resolution on the election of an independent member of the United Nations was “interference in the country’s domestic affairs”.

On Wednesday, the US House of Representatives passed a resolution expressing robust support for democracy in Pakistan. Lawmakers supporting resolution HR 901, titled ‘Expressing support for democracy and human rights in Pakistan’, had claimed that the approval highlighted the US’ commitment to promoting democratic values globally.

The resolution passed with 85 per cent of House members participating and 98% voting in its favour urged US President Joe Biden to collaborate with Pakistan in upholding democracy, human rights, and the rule of law.

It emphasised the importance of free and fair elections, calling for a thorough and independent investigation into any claims of interference or irregularities in Pakistan’s 2024 elections.

Moghaddam described it as a “kind of extortion” under the guise of supporting democracy.

The Iranian ambassador also stated that the “Zionist government” was being provided with all kinds of lethal weapons to support the genocide of the people of Gaza. He also criticised that any country blocking a ceasefire resolution through a veto was unacceptable.

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On Friday, the National Assembly passed a resolution to condemn the Congress resolution.

“The House deeply regrets that the subject Resolution clearly reflects an incomplete and wrong understanding of the political and electoral processes of Pakistan,” said the resolution.

The resolution, moved by PML-N lawmaker Shaista Pervaiz Malik amid noise from the opposition, was passed by a majority in the National Assembly.