Iran's attack on Israel: UN warns region 'on the brink'
Apr 15, 2024
United Nations, April 15: Sunday's Security Council meeting was not considering any draft resolution or motion, it was a first call to discuss the situation, starting roughly 24 hours after Iran's attack was launched. It adjourned once all named speakers had contributed.
Ambassadors from various other UN members - including Russia, China, South Korea, Sierra Leone, Syria, the UK, France, Algeria and more - all contributed to the meeting in New York late on Sunday.
This concludes our weekend updates on Iran's aerial attack against Israel.
Iran must 'pay a heavy price,' Israeli ambassador tells Security Council
Israel's ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, accused Iran of violating international law with the attack.
Erdan called on the 15-member council to condemn Iran, reimpose sanctions and designate Iran's Revolutionary Guards a terror organization.
"The snooze button is no longer an option. The only option is to condemn Iran and utilize every means necessary to make them pay a heavy price for their horrible crimes," Erdan told the council.
Erdan also played a video on a tablet that he said showed Israel's interception of Iranian drones above Jerusalem's Al-Aqsa mosque compound, one of Islam's holiest sites.
"Here, you can look at it," he gestured with the tablet and told the Iranian ambassador to cast his eyes over the footage.
US calls on UN Security Council to condemn Iran attack
The United States' deputy ambassador to the United Nations urged the Security Council to condemn Iran's attack during Sunday's session.
"In the coming days, and in consultation with other member states, the United States will explore additional measures to hold Iran accountable here at the United Nations," Robert Wood said.
He also warned against further provocations, including from groups outside Iran supported by Tehran.
"Let me be clear: If Iran or its proxies take actions against the United States or further action against Israel, Iran will be held responsible," Wood said.
Source: Times of Oman
