Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi is making headlines by urging the UN Security Council to recognize both the United States and Israel as the initiators of aggression in the latest conflict. In a pointed letter addressed to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and UNSC President Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Araghchi pressed the council to fulfill its responsibility of upholding international peace and security. ✊
Araghchi accused Israel of deliberately targeting residential areas, civilians, and key infrastructure, calling these actions a "flagrant breach" of the UN Charter and a "blatant violation" of international law. He also stressed that both Israel and the United States have targeted Iran's nuclear facilities—actions seen as serious violations of global treaties and UN resolutions.
The conflict took a dramatic turn on June 13, when major airstrikes in Iran hit nuclear, military, and civilian sites, resulting in heavy casualties among senior commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians. Iran responded with waves of missile and drone attacks. The tension escalated on June 22 when forces from the United States bombed three Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Iran to target the US Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. 🚀
After 12 intense days of fighting, a ceasefire was reached last Tuesday, temporarily halting the hostilities. This development has sparked heated discussions on social media and among international observers. As the world watches closely, stay tuned for further updates on this rapidly evolving story!
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