Resolution on Iran

Whereas, the Bush Administration has categorized Iran as part of a so-called "axis of evil" as early as 2002; and

Whereas, leading figures in the Bush Administration have expressed a desire to overthrow the Iranian government: and

Whereas, numerous and credible press reports have exposed the advanced planning of some kind of US-led attack on Iran in the coming months; and

Whereas, the US has attempted to isolate Iran for developing nuclear energy, accusing Iran of secretly developing nuclear weapons; and

Whereas, the US has been unable to provide any evidence whatsoever to substantiate its claims against Iran; and

Whereas, Iran is a signatory to the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) and is not in violation of it or any other international laws on weapons proliferation;

Therefore:

Be it resolved that the Canadian Peace Alliance:
· oppose any attack - military or otherwise - on Iran;
· oppose sanctions against Iran whether initiated by the United States or the United Nations;
· prepare its member organizations to mobilize immediately against any attack on Iran should it become clear that one is coming; and
· use the occasion of other mobilizations to draw attention to the Iran issue;

Be it further resolved that the Canadian Peace Alliance strongly urge that the Government of Canada refuse to participate in and/or support any U.S. military actions against Iran.


Adopted - November 2006

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