The UN Security Council convened an emergency session following US-led strikes on Iranian nuclear sites, leading to sharp criticism from nations like Russia, China, and Pakistan, who called for an immediate ceasefire. The proposal, which condemns the attacks, requires nine member votes and no vetoes, making its passage unlikely. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres expressed concerns about escalating retaliations, highlighting the urgency for negotiations on Iran's nuclear program. Meanwhile, the US defended its actions as necessary for national and allied security, signaling a complex geopolitical landscape in the region.
The bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities by the United States marks a perilous turn in a region that is already reeling, Guterres said.
Washington had moved to dismantle Iran's enrichment capacity in order to protect both its citizens and allies, said US ambassador Dorothy Shea.
We now risk descending into a rathole of retaliation after retaliation. We must act immediately and decisively to halt the fighting, warned Guterres.
The proposed resolution condemns the attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, but does not explicitly name the United States or Israel, according to diplomats.
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