Iran strongly criticized the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) after it adopted a resolution condemning Tehran’s attacks in the Gulf and Jordan.
Iran’s UN ambassador called the resolution a “serious setback” and accused the U.S. and Israel of instigating the ongoing conflict.
Speaking to the Security Council on Wednesday, Iran’s UN Ambassador Amir-Saeid Iravani expressed “profound regret” at the adoption of the resolution.
“This is a deeply regrettable day for the Security Council and for the international community,” Iravani said.
“Today’s action represents a blatant misuse of the Security Council mandate and a manifest injustice against my country, the main victim of a clear act of aggression.”
Iravani argued that the resolution ignored the “root causes” of the crisis and accused the United States of orchestrating the measure. He described the U.S. campaign as a “barbaric war against the Iranian people,” claiming it included the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Highlighting civilian toll
Iran’s ambassador also presented figures on civilian casualties and damage, asserting that more than 1,348 civilians have been killed and over 17,000 injured since the conflict began on February 28.
He detailed the destruction of over 19,000 civilian sites, including homes and hospitals, and referenced the reported massacre of 170 schoolgirls in Minab.
“The adoption of this resolution distorts the realities on the ground,” Iravani said, emphasizing the humanitarian impact of U.S. and Israeli operations.
Russia and China criticise UNSC resolution
Both Russia and China abstained from voting on the resolution.
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Russia’s UN Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia called the measure “extremely unbalanced” and said it would not serve the cause of international peace.
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China’s UN Ambassador Zhang Jun argued the conflict had “neither legitimacy nor legal basis,” urging the U.S. and Israel to cease attacks to prevent further regional deterioration.
Russia also proposed a counter-resolution calling for all sides to stop military action, but it failed to pass.
