Iran’s foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi, wrote a letter to the United Nations Security Council, requesting an emergency meeting to address Israel’s recent attacks on the country. Araghchi accused Israel of violating Iran’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, and called the attacks a “flagrant breach of international law and the United Nations Charter”, which prohibits the use of force against any UN member nation. He emphasized that Iran reserves the right to respond to Israel’s attacks “at the appropriate time”.
In response, Israel’s UN ambassador, Danny Danon, called Iran’s request “another attempt by Iran to harm us, this time in the diplomatic arena”. He stated that Israel has the right to defend itself and that the recent attacks were in response to an Iranian attack on October 1, in which Iran launched at least 180 missiles into Israel.
Danon also warned that any further Iranian military action “will be met with consequences that are swift and decisive”. He called on Iran to stop its “reckless pursuit of dominance through violence and terror”, stressing that Israel will not hesitate to protect its people and sovereignty.
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Iran’s ambassador to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, echoed Araghchi’s concerns, warning that the United States is “complicit” in Israel’s attacks against Iran by providing technical expertise and advanced military equipment. He emphasized that Iran will “bear its consequences” and that it reserves the right “to respond at a time of its choosing to this act of aggression” by Israel.
The situation has escalated further, with Israel launching airstrikes against Iran early on Saturday, followed by Iran’s launches of at least 180 missiles into Israel on October 1. The recent attacks have led to a tense standoff between the two countries, with warnings of potential further escalation.
Despite the tensions, Iran has consistently championed diplomacy to address regional challenges and foster peace. However, Araghchi’s letter to the Security Council emphasized that Iran will not hesitate to respond to Israel’s attacks when the time is right. The situation remains volatile, with both sides warning of potential consequences if the situation continues to deteriorate.
