Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on the United Nations to condemn airstrikes on Iran without exception, emphasizing that aggressors must be held accountable under the UN Charter. This demand comes after a recent airstrike on Iran, which has left the international community divided.
According to a senior Iranian official, Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected proposals from two neutral countries, which were reportedly offered as a mediating force to resolve the conflict. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that countries expressing concerns over peace and security should condemn Iran’s aggression. He further emphasized that the situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where a US-led coalition has been engaged in a conflict with Iran, cannot be separated from the US-Iran war.
Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that hospitals in the country are overwhelmed with wounded, following Iranian missile strikes on Israeli areas. Iranian officials have announced the execution of a person accused of espionage for Israel, with a large number of government officials, military leaders, and members of various social classes attending the funeral procession.
UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric has stated that investigations are in their early stages, following reports of Iranian missile strikes on Israeli areas. Russian President Vladimir Putin has extended condolences to the Iranian government and people over the loss of General Ali Larijani, the chief of the Iranian National Security Council.
Tensions between the US and Iran have escalated following reports that Russia is sharing satellite images and advanced drone technology with Iran. The Israeli government has confirmed that it is assessing the aftermath of the Iranian missile strikes, with several areas in the country hit by the attacks.
