Iran Asks for Emergency Meeting of U.N. Security Council over U.S. Strikes
IRAN, JUN 22 – Iran condemned the U.S. strikes as illegal aggression and called for the UN Security Council to hold the U.S. accountable amid escalating regional conflict and retaliatory missile attacks.
- On June 22, 2025, Iran’s representative at the UN requested an urgent meeting of the Security Council to address recent U.S. military strikes on the country’s nuclear sites.
- The U.S. launched attacks early Sunday on three sites—Fordo, Isfahan, and Natanz—escalating a conflict rooted in Israel's ongoing campaign against Iran's nuclear program.
- Iran condemned the strikes as premeditated acts violating international law, with Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warning of lasting consequences and Tehran reserving all retaliation options.
- Secretary-General Antonio Guterres described the U.S. strikes as significantly intensifying tensions in an already volatile area, while Israel's UN Ambassador commended both the U.S. and Israel for their efforts to improve global security.
- The Security Council plans to discuss a ceasefire resolution proposed by Russia, China, and Pakistan, reflecting broad international calls for diplomacy to prevent further regional turmoil.
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