Iran Demands UN Security Council Designate US and Israel as Aggressors
NEW YORK — The Government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has formally urged the UN Security Council to take concrete steps following the major air strikes conducted by the United States and Israel. Iran is demanding that the world’s highest authority designate both countries as international aggressors.
Iran’s Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, emphasised that the strikes, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury”, are not merely routine military action but flagrant violations of international law.
“The Security Council must immediately determine that the United States and the Israeli regime have committed acts of aggression. We urge the immediate cessation of the use of force that violates international law,” Iravani stated firmly during an emergency session at UN headquarters in New York.
Iravani issued a stern warning to Security Council members not to become ensnared in diplomatic rhetoric alone. He argued that the situation on the ground is increasingly critical and requires binding legal action.
“We urge the Security Council not to issue hollow statements. The United Nations must demand full accountability. The US and Israel must bear international responsibility for all material and moral damage inflicted on Iran’s infrastructure,” he continued.
Iran specifically demanded binding guarantees to prevent similar actions from occurring again, and obliged the US and Israel to provide full compensation for losses suffered by the Iranian people.
Iravani outlined the impact of what he characterised as “crimes against humanity”. He highlighted civilian deaths, including an air strike on a school in the city of Minab, Hormozgan Province, which Iran claims killed more than 100 children.
“The justification presented by the United States today is illegal and has no legal basis whatsoever. Claims of pre-emptive strikes or imminent threats cannot legitimise aggression. This is war against the UN Charter,” Iravani said.
Iran also warned the international community that as long as this aggression continues, Iran will not remain passive. Iravani stressed that Iran will continue to exercise its right of self-defence in accordance with Article 51 of the UN Charter.
“All enemy bases, facilities, and assets in this region will be considered legitimate military targets within the framework of Iran’s exercise of its legitimate right of self-defence,” he concluded.
Iran’s statement comes amid a divided Security Council, with Western nations supporting US action, whilst Russia, China, and Pakistan stand behind Iran in demanding respect for the sovereignty of UN member states.