At least 1,332 Iranian civilians, including women and children, have lost their lives in US-Israeli airstrikes, with thousands more wounded, according to Iran’s UN ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani. Iravani stated that over 180 children have been killed nationwide, and more than 20 schools have been damaged in the attacks. He accused the United States and Israel of intentionally targeting civilians and civilian infrastructure in Iran, showing no restraint in their actions.
Iranian cities are facing indiscriminate attacks, with densely populated residential areas and critical civilian infrastructure being deliberately hit, Iravani emphasized. He condemned these actions as clear war crimes and crimes against humanity. The ambassador highlighted that 13 healthcare facilities in Iran have been attacked, along with several civilian sports and recreational facilities, resulting in casualties and destruction.
Iravani asserted that Iran will continue to exercise its right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter until the aggression ceases. He defended Iran’s response as lawful, necessary, and proportionate, focusing solely on military targets of the aggressors. While stating that Iran does not desire war, Iravani emphasized the country’s commitment to defending its people, territory, and independence.
Regarding US President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran’s supreme leader election, Iravani criticized them as a violation of non-interference principles in the UN Charter. He affirmed Iran’s stance against foreign interference in its internal affairs. The ambassador called on UN member states to denounce the aggression and war crimes, urging the Security Council to take prompt and decisive action to address the escalating situation.
