Given that Iran’s voice on this topic has been consistent since 1947, where is the “hypocrisy”. For in 1947 and 1948 – both the US Department of State and Iran understood how our UN Charter spirit is designed to protect the democratic principle. The international community’s post WW1 Palestine Mandate was similarly clear in its goal to protect the interest of each and every permanent resident in the land without favour – irrespective their particular individual faith.