The UN Security Council convened an extraordinary meeting at the request of Iran following the Israeli operation “Rising Lion” against the regime’s nuclear and missile infrastructure in Tehran.
The Assoc. Secretary -General UN Pink Marie Dikarlo Informing the Security Council said the situation has regional implications, with countries closing their airspace, organizations such as Houthi launching attacks, four Iranian generals and three nuclear scientists were killed, while Iran’s top leader committed ‘Harsh punishment’ of Israel.
He condemned any military escalation in the Middle East, reminded the obligation of the states to respect the UN map, appealed for maximum restraint and avoidance of wider conflict and expressed particular concern about blows in nuclear facilities.
He also referred to the IAEA resolution, which criticizes the “lack of cooperation of Iran with the International Atomic Energy Agency and requests full compliance with its obligations. “
Mrs Dikarlo supported the forthcoming US-Iran negotiations in Oman, stressing that “Only the peaceful resolution through dialogue can guarantee the non -military nature of the Iranian nuclear program.”
Greece: A diplomatic resolution of the crisis is now urgent
Greece’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Evangelos Sekeris said that “The situation in Iran and the Middle East is still evolving.”
“We are at a dangerous juncture and any further military escalation in the Middle East must be avoided.” he said.
Expressed Greek concern about escalation while “Talks were held between Iran and the United States on the Iranian nuclear program.”
Mr Sekeris appealed “On both sides to deviate immediately, to show the maximum self -restraint and to avoid retaliation.”
“The international community must be activated immediately to prevent a regional ignition, using all available diplomatic and dialogue channels” He emphasized and reiterated Greece’s steady position.
“Greece has repeatedly expressed its strong concern about the Iranian nuclear program and has stressed that Iran should never have a nuclear weapon.”
In the same context, he noted that Greece “It reaffirms Israel’s right to protect himself and guarantee his security.”
“We firmly believe that constant security can only be achieved through diplomacy and a negotiation agreement. A diplomatic resolution of the crisis is now urgent for the sake of region’s stability and global security. “ he said.
“We are ready to support, both bilaterally and through international organizations, every diplomatic effort and prioritize the restart of the Iranian nuclear program talks under the United States.”
The Greek Permanent Representative also referred to Need to respect international law and international humanitarian law.
“It is essential to comply with the United Nations Map in use of violence, as well as the integrity of the global regime of non -propagation of nuclear weapons. We are reminded of the obligation of UN member states to act in accordance with the United Nations Charter and International Law » emphasized.
Mr Sekeris emphasized the need to protect civilians. “It is also of the utmost importance to ensure that civilians are not in the middle of the conflict, especially in view of the nuclear dimension of the evolving crisis.” he said.
In closing, he recalled the Foreign Minister’s recent statement to the Security Council for the protection of civilians.
“The protection of civilians is not an option. It is a legal obligation under international humanitarian law and a moral imperative that we cannot ignore. We invite all parties to observe international humanitarian law under any circumstances and call on all Member States to exploit their influence. ” He stressed.
Israel: The threat was immediate and real
For its part, Israel presented military attacks against Iran as an act ‘National self -preservation’ and ‘Preventive self -defense’answering a one, as he described it, immediate existential threat from Tehran.
The Israeli Ambassador Danny Danon He explained that the “wake -up lion” business had a clear mission: “To deconstruct Iran’s nuclear program, eliminate the architecture of terrorism and aggression, and to eliminate the status of the regime to implement its repeated public threat of destroying the state of Israel.” he said.
He emphasized that the threat was immediate and real. “Imagine for a moment if this extreme regime had nuclear heads for these rockets” He stressed.
To justify the attack, he cited years of rhetoric and planning by Iran. “For a long time, people convinced themselves that these were just words. But Israel has never had this privilege. We waited as Iran was enriched celestial levels without political justification … As it developed mechanisms and head mechanisms … As a ballistic missile industry built … capable of competing with even the US and Russia. ” Mr Danon said.
The company said it targeted three main dimensions of the threat:
1. The leadership of Iran’s military and nuclear structure, including senior commanders such as Mohammad Hussein Bagkeri and Hossein Salami:
“These men guided the conventional Armed Forces and Terrorist forces of Iran … The terrorism network that has plagued our region for decades.” he said.
2. Iran’s missile infrastructure, with the destruction of launchers and warehouses.
3. The core of the nuclear program, especially the underground installations in Natanz.
“Reportedly, Iran could produce material for multiple bombs within days” he said.
Mr Danon stressed that the attack was the “Last solution”.
“How long did people wait for us to wait? Until the bomb is assembled? Until it is placed in a rocket? Until it is launched to Tel Aviv? “
He claimed that Israel “prevented a wider plan of attack” that included simultaneous attacks by Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen.
“The plan was not theoretical. It was operational. And was approaching to the execution » He stressed.
He also accused the Security Council for inaction and also justified Israeli action as an act of historical responsibility. “We acted because history taught us that silence is complicity and the hesitation is fatal … This was an act of national survival … not because we wanted it, but because there was no other choice” he said.
Israel, added, ‘He does not seek permission but recognition’. “Recognition that Israel did what the world should have done … that it had the inalienable right and obligation to protect its people from extinction” He stressed.
Ending up asked the international community to ‘Stop equating the attacker with the defender’. “The Iranian regime was preparing a war. We prevented him. We will not remain silent again while our people are threatened. Neither now, never. The gaps do not stop Iran. Israel will do it » he said.
Iran: We will not forget that our people lost their life from Israeli attacks with American weapons
Iran expressed ‘Serious concern’ about the actions of Israel, which he described as “A serious violation of international law and the statute of the United Nations”.
The Iranian ambassador accused Israel of launching ‘Coordinated and deliberate military attacks on many Iranian cities’targeting nuclear facilities, military infrastructure and urban areas.
Said that “Among the main targets was Natanz’s nuclear facility, a guaranteed space under the full supervision of the International Atomic Energy Service.”
According to him, “78 people, including senior military officials, testified and more than 320 were injured, the overwhelming majority of civilians, including women and children.”
Iran argued that attacks were carried out ‘With full support of information from the United States’; blaming Washington of complicity.
“The complicity of the United States in this terrorist attack is no doubt. We will not forget that our people have lost their life from Israeli attacks with American weapons. “ he said.
Iranian permanent representative characterized the blows as ‘Clear act of state terrorism’ and argued that “They violate a series of international legislative acts, including the UN Charter, the IAEA Statute, the Treaty on Nuclear Weapons and the Geneva Conventions”.
“This attack is a serious violation … of the ban on use or threat of violence against territorial integrity or political independence of any Member State” he said.
Argued that Israel’s actions “They are not just an attack on a state … but an immediate attack on the world order”including “The non -spread of nuclear weapons and the credibility of IAEA”.
Referring to Resolution 487 (1981) of the Security Council on the Israeli attack on Iraqi nuclear reactor Osirak, Iran called on the Council to act.
“If the Council had implemented the resolution, this regime would not have been discouraged to continue its illegal behavior by impunity.”.
He also asked for ‘Direct and tangible meters’ for the Israel’s punishmentwarning that any inactivity will ‘Causing Chaos’.
Citing Article 51 of the Charter, he also stated that “Iran will respond decisively and proportionally”. “This is not a threat. This is the physical, legitimate and necessary consequence of an unexpected military attack »he stressed.
The Iranian Permanent Representative has completed his position as follows:
“Israel attacked Iran. Israel has violated international law and the UN Charter and must be held accountable. “
USA: We did not join military in the operation
US senior official from the Office of International Organizing Affairs, Maccoi Pete said that “Iran has repeatedly called for the elimination of Israel, has unleashed unpredictable and attractive attacks on civilians and has spread terror, volatility and suffering throughout the region.”
As he said, Israel took unilateral action against targets in Iran.
“The US did not join military. Now, Iran is launching rockets into non -military areas in Israel. The security of American citizens remains our top priority. Attacks on US bases and staff will have terrible consequences. “ noted.
Mr Pit also stressed that the United States will continue to pursue a diplomatic solution “Which will ensure that Iran will never have a nuclear weapon or threaten stability in the Middle East again.”
Source :Skai
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