Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concerns at the Security Council about a potential wider conflict in the Middle East involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Russia. He emphasized the risks of military actions leading to uncontrollable consequences in a volatile region. Guterres regretted the missed diplomatic opportunities and urged for an immediate ceasefire amid escalating tensions.
At an emergency Security Council meeting, US Permanent Representative Mike Waltz stressed the importance of preventing the Iranian regime from posing a nuclear threat to the world. He highlighted global security concerns and the strategic objective of neutralizing Iran’s missile capabilities. Waltz condemned Iran’s aggressive actions that posed a threat to its neighbors.
Iran’s Permanent Representative, Amir Saeid Iravani, accused the US and Israel of war crimes and crimes against humanity for targeting civilian areas. He dismissed claims about Iran’s nuclear program, asserting its peaceful nature. Meanwhile, Russia’s Permanent Representative, Vassily Nebenzia, condemned the US-Israel attack as an act of aggression against a sovereign state, emphasizing the threat it posed to the entire region.
Israel’s Permanent Representative, Danny Danon, raised concerns about extremism in Iran and emphasized the need to curb it before it spirals out of control. With the Security Council divided and inactive, no immediate actions were expected or taken.
