The UN Secretary-General told the Security Council on Sunday that the bombing of Iran’s nuclear sites by the United States marks a “perilous turn”, warning that the region cannot endure yet another “cycle of destruction.” António Guterres said the must be an immediate ceasefire and returned to “serious, sustained negotiations.” […]
“This is a historic test for this Council, for the United Nations as a whole. […] If this Council fails to act and condemn this blatant aggression, the stain of complicity will forever remain on its conscience, as it does with Gaza.” – Amir Saeid Iravani, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of the Islamic Republic of Iran to the United Nations.
“Iran reserves its full and legitimate right, under international law, to defend itself against this blatant US aggression and its Israeli proxy. The timing, nature, and scale of Iran’s proportionate response will be decided by its armed forces.” […]
“This operation sought to eliminate a long standing but rapidly escalating source of global insecurity and to aid our ally Israel in our inherent right of collective self-defence, consistent with the UN Charter.” – Dorothy Shea, Ambassador and Acting Representative of the United States to the United Nations
“The time finally came for the United States in the defence of its ally and in the defence of our own citizens and interests, to act decisively. […] As President [Donald J] Trump said any Iranian attack direct or indirect against Americans or American bases will be met with devastating retaliation.” Läs uttalandena från mötet