Israeli Aggression
TEHRAN: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Sunday issued a scathing rebuke of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), accusing the global body of demonstrating “indifference” in the face of what Tehran described as blatant acts of aggression by Israel against Iran.
His remarks came during a televised address to a group of foreign diplomats amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing exchanges of missile fire between Iran and Israel.
Araghchi expressed deep frustration over what he termed the Security Council’s failure to take any concrete steps to address or even condemn Israel’s recent military actions targeting Iranian territory. “The United Nations Security Council has remained completely silent and indifferent in the wake of repeated Israeli attacks on our sovereignty,” the minister said. “This lack of action is unacceptable and undermines the very principles upon which the UN was established.”
The foreign minister also criticized Western governments, particularly the United States, for what he described as biased and unjustified condemnation of Iran.
He argued that rather than holding Israel accountable for launching unprovoked attacks on Iranian soil, Western powers have instead shifted blame toward Iran, portraying Tehran as the aggressor. “Instead of condemning the violator, the international community continues to unfairly denounce the victim,” he added.
Taking his accusations further, Araghchi alleged that the Iranian government possesses solid intelligence indicating that American military forces stationed in the region played a direct role in supporting Israel’s recent strikes. “We have solid proof of support from American forces and bases in the region that enabled and facilitated the Zionist regime’s military operations against Iran,” he asserted, without offering specific details.
The comments come amid a dangerous escalation between Iran and Israel, following a series of airstrikes, drone attacks, and missile exchanges that have heightened fears of a broader conflict in the already volatile Middle East.
Tehran’s criticism of the UN and the United States is part of a broader diplomatic campaign to rally international support and highlight what Iran views as a double standard in global responses to the conflict.
Araghchi reiterated Iran’s demand for an emergency meeting of the Security Council to discuss Israel’s actions and warned that continued inaction could embolden Tel Aviv and further destabilize the region.
The UN has yet to issue a formal response to Araghchi’s accusations, while US officials have denied involvement in Israel’s military operations. However, the situation remains fluid, with both sides intensifying their rhetoric and military posturing.
