Iran Urges UN to Take Decisive Action Against Israel's Aggression
TEHRAN, June 14 (Bernama-IRNA) -- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has emphasised the urgent need for the United Nations (UN) to take swift action in response to Israel's acts of aggression against Iran, the Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) reported.
In a telephone conversation on Friday with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, Araqchi provided details about Israel's strikes on multiple sites inside Iran, including military bases, nuclear facilities, and residential buildings.
He reiterated that Israel's actions represent a serious violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity as a sovereign UN member state.
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The top diplomat described the strikes as an outright act of aggression, noting that the Islamic Republic preserves its right to self-defence under Article 51 of the UN Charter.
Araqchi called on the UN to act immediately, in line with its duties under the UN Charter, to condemn the Israeli strikes and take necessary measures to hold the regime accountable.
For his part, Guterres expressed regret and condemned the attacks, pledging to use the UN's capacity to reduce tensions and help restore peace and stability in the region.
Overnight on Friday, the Israeli regime began a series of military strikes in and near the Iranian capital, Tehran, as well as other Iranian cities. In a major escalation, the Tel Aviv regime also targeted residential buildings in and near Tehran.
The Israeli military also carried out targeted strikes against Iran's top military brass. Chairman of the Chiefs of Staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Mohammad Baqeri, and Chief Commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC), Major General Hossein Salami, were among the senior military officials assassinated in Tehran.
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