text: of the continuation of Iranian aggression. The interna­ tional community is. therefore. called upon to strive by the various means possible to condemn this aggression and to prevent its continuation. in accordance with the resolutions of the General Assembly. in order to pre­ serve international peace and security and in the desire to see friendly relations and harmony prevail and to strengthen the principle of good neighbourliness be­ tween States. in implementation of the purposes and principles of the United Nations. At the same time as I inform you that the Iraqi armed forces have been able to repel and demolish the first wave of the Iranian attack. I wish to state that the Iraqi Government would welcome any positive step on the part of the United Nations that would promote greater participation in the finding of a peaceful. just and honourable settlement of the conflict between Iraq and Iran. (Signed) Tareq Azrz Deputy Prime Minister ancl Minister .f<w Foreign Affairs <~f lrac1 DOCUMENT S/15597 Letter dated 2 February 1983 from the representative of Iraq to the Secretary-General Upon instructions from my Government. I have ihe honour to refer to the letter dated 21 December 1982. addressed to you by the representative of Iran [SI 15539]. The above-mentioned letter is in full cdnformity with the Iranian regime·s established method of mak- 30 [Original: Arabic] [8 February /983] ing cheap propaganda based on hypocrisy and dupli­ city. It is clear to the international community that the war of aggression which has been imposed by Iran on Iraq. starting on 4 September 1980. began with the Iranian military forces· bombardment of Iraqi frontier towns and villages with 175-mm artillery and that the subsequent artillery and aerial bombardment of towns and populated residential areas, such as Basra. Khanaqin, Mendeli, Zurbatiye and others, has, since 
analysis: The text appears to be a diplomatic correspondence between the Iraqi government and the United Nations, discussing the conflict between Iraq and Iran. The language used is formal and diplomatic, with no mention of economic, environmental, or social issues. The focus is on the conflict itself, with the Iraqi government seeking international support and condemnation of Iranian aggression.