Mohamad Safa, the permanent representative of the Patriotic Vision Organization (PVA) to the United Nations, has announced the suspension of his diplomatic duties after nearly 12 years of service. In a public statement shared on social media platform X, he claimed that the United Nations is preparing for a potential scenario involving the use of nuclear weapons against Iran.
Safa stated that the gravity of the situation is not fully understood by the public. According to him, preparations at the international level for a possible nuclear event in Iran are deeply concerning.
Referring to Tehran’s population of nearly 10 million people, he warned of the catastrophic human consequences such an event could bring. He also claimed that he sacrificed his diplomatic career to reveal this information, saying he stepped aside to avoid being part of—or a witness to—what he described as a potential crime against humanity. He emphasized the risk of a “nuclear winter” and the urgent need to prevent such a disaster.
In his statement, Safa further alleged that senior UN officials are suppressing dissenting voices to protect the interests of a powerful lobby. He claimed that there is reluctance at the highest levels to label events in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran as genocide, war crimes, or violations of international law.
He also revealed that he has faced death threats against himself and his family since October 2023 due to his attempts to speak out. Additionally, he accused international media and social platforms of spreading misleading narratives about Iran’s nuclear threat, which he says are confusing the public.
Calling for public action, Safa urged people to raise their voices, stating that only collective public pressure can prevent such a crisis.
It is worth noting that Safa has served as the Executive Director of PVA since 2013 and, since 2016, has been affiliated with the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) as a representative of an organization holding special consultative status.
Earlier, Hanan Balkhy, the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, also expressed concerns about a potential nuclear scenario in an interview. She noted that a nuclear incident would represent the worst-case scenario, with consequences that could last for decades—not only for the region but for the entire world.
UN envoy Safa resigns: Iran issue raises nuclear fears
