In a stern rebuke, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres denounced the significant escalation resulting from Iran's extensive assault on Israel, warning against the peril of another war for both the region and the global community.
Guterres implored all involved parties to exercise utmost restraint, emphasizing the imperative to avert any actions that could precipitate widespread military clashes across multiple fronts in the Middle East.
Expressing deep alarm over the looming threat of a catastrophic escalation spanning the region, Guterres emphasized the urgent need for an immediate cessation of hostilities. He reiterated his longstanding stance that neither the region nor the world can afford the catastrophic consequences of another conflict.
The Permanent Mission of Iran to the UN formally notified the UN Security Council of Iran's military strikes on Israeli military targets on April 13, citing Iran's right to self-defense under Article 51 of the UN Charter. The strikes were in response to Israel's recent military aggression, particularly the attack on Iranian diplomatic facilities in Damascus on April 1.
Critically, the Iranian mission criticized the Security Council's failure to uphold international peace and security, accusing the Israeli regime of repeatedly violating international law and exacerbating tensions in the region.
The Iranian mission asserted Iran's readiness to defend its people, national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity against any further aggression by Israel. It warned of a more robust and decisive response should Israel provoke further military aggression.
The UN Security Council is slated to convene to discuss the escalating situation, while President of the UN General Assembly Dennis Francis expressed grave concern over Iran's actions, citing the already delicate peace and security situation in the Middle East.
Francis urged all parties to exercise restraint, emphasizing the need for prudent judgment and the pursuit of dialogue and diplomacy to resolve differences peacefully.
Highlighting Article 51 of the UN Charter, which enshrines the right to self-defense, Francis underscored the imperative for the Security Council to take measures to maintain international peace and security in the face of escalating tensions.
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