Istanbul, Turkey – Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, affirmed that the core of the problem with Iran lies in the philosophy of its constitution, which contradicts the principles of sovereignty and the contemporary international order. He also indicated that this contradiction represents the basis of tensions in the region since the Iranian Revolution.
A reading of constitutional texts
In response to the Iranian delegation’s address at the 152nd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union in Istanbul, Ghobash explained that a review of the Iranian constitution clearly reveals transnational tendencies. He noted that its preamble speaks of the revolution’s expansion abroad, and several articles reinforce this political orientation.
He pointed out that Article 154 gives this orientation an explicitly political dimension. Article 11, in turn, opens up transnational horizons. Furthermore, Article 150 makes the protection of the revolution a permanent institutional function. Thus, it reflects an ideological project that transcends the national framework.
Conflict with the international system
He added that this perception is incompatible with the contemporary international order, which is based on respect for state sovereignty and equality among nations, emphasizing that the problem is not related to current political stances. Rather, it stems from a fundamental contradiction between the concept of the nation-state and the logic of a transnational revolution.
He stressed that the countries of the region have the right to express their rejection of this approach, given that the problem originates from the constitutional and ideological foundations governing Iranian policy.
A call for respect for the nation-state
Ghobash emphasized that the region needs to solidify the concept of the nation-state and respect its sovereignty and the rights of its people, including the Iranian people. He also called for building the future within legitimate institutional frameworks, free from any external interference or conflicts.
He pointed out that achieving regional stability requires abandoning policies that turn neighboring countries into arenas for conflict. Furthermore, he stressed the importance of adhering to the principles of international law and respecting borders and national sovereignty.
