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Iranian Foreign Minister Calls on UN Security Council to Recognize "Aggression" by Israel and the United States

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The Iranian Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, has written a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council, calling for the recognition of Israel and the United States as the initiators of "aggression" against Iran. Araghchi accused Israel of deliberately targeting residential buildings, civilians, and civilian infrastructure, and described the attacks as a "flagrant breach" of the UN Charter and a "blatant violation" of international law. The Iranian foreign minister emphasized that the UN Security Council should hold the "aggressors" accountable and act to prevent the recurrence of such "crimes."

Key Takeaways:

  • Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has written a letter to the UN Secretary-General and the President of the UN Security Council, calling for recognition of Israel and the United States as aggressors against Iran.
  • Araghchi accused Israel of deliberately targeting residential buildings, civilians, and civilian infrastructure, and described the attacks as a "flagrant breach" of the UN Charter and a "blatant violation" of international law.
  • Iran has accused Israel of targeting its nuclear facilities, which are safeguarded by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in "grave violation" of the UN Charter, the Non-Proliferation Treaty, and the IAEA's instruments and resolutions.
  • The UN Security Council is urged to hold the "aggressors" accountable and act to prevent the recurrence of such "crimes."
  • A ceasefire was reached between Iran and Israel after 12 days of fighting, which followed a series of airstrikes and missile attacks.

Statistics:

  • June 13: Israel launched major airstrikes on several areas in Iran, including nuclear and military sites, killing senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and numerous civilians.
  • June 20: Iran responded with multiple waves of missile and drone attacks on Israel, marking the beginning of 12 days of fighting.
  • June 22: U.S. forces bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities in retaliation.
  • Iran struck the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar on June 22.
  • A ceasefire was reached between Iran and Israel on June 28.

Sources:

  • IRNA news agency
  • United Nations Charter
  • International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
  • Non-Proliferation Treaty

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