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Iran has strongly condemned Israeli military strikes on Lebanon and criticized the UN Security Council for its silence, urging international action to prevent further escalation. Tehran called for an urgent Security Council meeting and invoked international law, while no official response has yet come from Israel or the UN.
Iran, Russia, and China have strongly condemned a US-backed draft resolution against Tehran at the UN Security Council, calling it interference in Iran's internal affairs. They insist the resolution lacks legal basis and escalates tensions, urging dialogue instead of sanctions.
Germany lost a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council for the first time in decades in a June 4 vote, with Austria and Portugal winning the two available slots. Analysts and diplomats point to Berlin's unwavering support for Israel in the Gaza conflict as a key factor, while Russia's opposition to Germany's pro-Ukraine stance also played a role.
Iran has formally condemned US acts of aggression and called on the United Nations Security Council to take measures to prevent escalation. Tehran warns that any provocative actions by the US will be held accountable for consequences.
Iran's UN ambassador criticized Western sanctions and military threats as two sides of the same coercive policy. He warned that escalation would increase regional tensions and called for dialogue.
The UN Security Council is considering an emergency meeting as support for a resolution on the Strait of Hormuz grows, amid escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that reforming the UN Security Council is an imperative, not a choice, citing the current structure's failure to reflect geopolitical realities. He called for expanding seats, curbing veto power, and making the council more representative and effective.
