US-Israel strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites imperil health, ecosystems: UN Envoy
Iran's Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, once again condemned recent US-Israeli strikes on his country’s nuclear facilities, saying that such actions put human health, ecosystems, and vital resources at risk.
Iravani made the remarks on Monday during a forceful address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly's Second Committee.
“Such unlawful acts not only constitute grave violations of international law and the Charter of the United Nations, but also endanger human health, ecosystems, and vital resources by risking the release of radioactive and toxic substances that transcend borders,” Iravani said.
“They erode trust, undermine cooperation, and divert the international community from its shared responsibility to protect both present and future generations. It is therefore imperative that these actions be prevented and unequivocally condemned, so that global efforts to confront environmental challenges can continue undiminished,” the Iranian diplomat added.
Iravani said that the attacks also undermined international peace and security, and gravely jeopardized the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT).
On June 13, Israel launched an unprovoked aggression against Iran, triggering a 12-day war that killed at least 1,064 people in the country, including military commanders, nuclear scientists, and civilians.
The United States also entered the war by bombing three peaceful Iranian nuclear sites in a grave violation of international law.
In response, the Iranian Armed Forces targeted strategic sites across the occupied territories as well as the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar, the largest American military base in West Asia.