Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MASERU258
2006-06-02 08:01:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Maseru
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C O N F I D E N T I A L MASERU 000258
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/IR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 6/1/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV LT
SUBJECT: U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
REF: STATE 87682
CLASSIFIED BY: June Carter Perry, Ambassador, EXEC, STATE.
REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L MASERU 000258
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/IR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 6/1/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV LT
SUBJECT: U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
REF: STATE 87682
CLASSIFIED BY: June Carter Perry, Ambassador, EXEC, STATE.
REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) Ambassador discussed at length (6/01/06 due to late
receipt of message) the U.S. position on Iran with Acting
Foreign Minister Mrs. Mpeo Mahase (Minister of Employment and
Labor). The A/FOMIN expressed her agreement with all points
made and opined that Iran presented a "global threat." She
indicated she would consult with the Acting Prime Minister on
the matter concerning the request for a public statement of
support and on encouraging Iran to suspend reprocessing
activities per IAEA instructions and the UN Security Council's
statement.
2. (C) In a separate May 30 conversation with Lesotho's Prime
Minister (septel),Ambassador reviewed Iran's defiance of
international standards. PM Mosisili stated that he believed he
had not been briefed in depth by Foreign Minister Moleleki yet
(particularly in reference to the NAM declaration),but also
questioned why Iran was being singled out whereas other
countries were not; especially India. Ambassador pointed out
the validity of President Bush's recent agreement covering India
and peaceful use of nuclear power by many large states,
including South Africa. We pointed out Iran's threat not only
to Israel and the Middle East, but to the world, and outlined
the diplomatic steps taken by the IAEA and the UN concerning
Iran..
Comment
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3. (C) We believe the Prime Minister's stated lack of
background on Iran may be true to some extent, but also note
that Iran has presented credentials in Lesotho. The Foreign
Minister (Moleleki) has been briefed in depth by us on a regular
basis and has characterized the Iranian leadership as "crazy."
Whether the FOMIN's statements of support for the international
community's views were fully presented to the PM remains open to
question. The Acting Foreign Minister may not be able to
respond fully to our request for a public statement during the
absence of both the PM and the FOMIN for another week. End
Comment.
PERRY
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
FOR NEA/IR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 6/1/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV LT
SUBJECT: U.S. STATEMENT ON IRAN
REF: STATE 87682
CLASSIFIED BY: June Carter Perry, Ambassador, EXEC, STATE.
REASON: 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) Ambassador discussed at length (6/01/06 due to late
receipt of message) the U.S. position on Iran with Acting
Foreign Minister Mrs. Mpeo Mahase (Minister of Employment and
Labor). The A/FOMIN expressed her agreement with all points
made and opined that Iran presented a "global threat." She
indicated she would consult with the Acting Prime Minister on
the matter concerning the request for a public statement of
support and on encouraging Iran to suspend reprocessing
activities per IAEA instructions and the UN Security Council's
statement.
2. (C) In a separate May 30 conversation with Lesotho's Prime
Minister (septel),Ambassador reviewed Iran's defiance of
international standards. PM Mosisili stated that he believed he
had not been briefed in depth by Foreign Minister Moleleki yet
(particularly in reference to the NAM declaration),but also
questioned why Iran was being singled out whereas other
countries were not; especially India. Ambassador pointed out
the validity of President Bush's recent agreement covering India
and peaceful use of nuclear power by many large states,
including South Africa. We pointed out Iran's threat not only
to Israel and the Middle East, but to the world, and outlined
the diplomatic steps taken by the IAEA and the UN concerning
Iran..
Comment
--------------
3. (C) We believe the Prime Minister's stated lack of
background on Iran may be true to some extent, but also note
that Iran has presented credentials in Lesotho. The Foreign
Minister (Moleleki) has been briefed in depth by us on a regular
basis and has characterized the Iranian leadership as "crazy."
Whether the FOMIN's statements of support for the international
community's views were fully presented to the PM remains open to
question. The Acting Foreign Minister may not be able to
respond fully to our request for a public statement during the
absence of both the PM and the FOMIN for another week. End
Comment.
PERRY