As Iran launched missile strikes on Israel in retaliation for attacks on its nuclear sites and leaders, the United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session, highlighting the escalating risk of conflict in the Middle East.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief Rafael Mariano Grossi warned the Council that military attacks on nuclear facilities could have &ldquo;grave consequences&rdquo; for Iran, the region, and beyond. He stressed that such attacks violate the UN Charter and international law.
UN Under-Secretary-General Rosemary DiCarlo urged de-escalation, noting that Israel's strike occurred just as diplomatic talks between the US and Iran were scheduled to resume in Oman. Following the attack, Iran withdrew from the negotiations.
&ldquo;A peaceful resolution remains the best way to ensure Iran&rsquo;s nuclear programme stays peaceful,&rdquo; said DiCarlo.
U.S. Representative McCoy Pitt reiterated America&rsquo;s openness to diplomacy. He quoted former President Trump, saying, &ldquo;No more death, no more destruction,&rdquo; and encouraged Iran to return to talks to avoid further conflict.
Iran&rsquo;s Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani condemned the Israeli attack, calling it a move to sabotage peace efforts and escalate regional tensions. He also accused the US of complicity, which Pitt denied, stating only that Washington had been notified beforehand.
Israel&rsquo;s Ambassador Danny Danon defended the attack as an act of &ldquo;national preservation,&rdquo; saying it aimed to prevent Iran from fulfilling its threats to destroy Israel. He confirmed the strikes specifically targeted nuclear infrastructure.
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UNSC warns of grave risk as Iran launches missiles on Israel over nuclear site attacks.

UN Meets as Iran Strikes Israel, Nuclear Fears Escalate

UNSC warns of grave risk as Iran launches missiles on Israel over nuclear site attacks.

June 14, 2025 | 10:56 IST