(Full Meeting) Escalation Risks in the Middle East | Security Council | United Nations
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Published 2024-04-14
United States Ambassador Robert Wood told the Council that the US “is not seeking escalation,” and added that its actions “have been purely defensive in nature.”
Wood said, “the best way to prevent such escalation is an unambiguous condemnation from the Council of Iran’s unprecedented, large scale attack and an unequivocal call on its proxies and partners to refrain from further violence.”
He said the United States’ goal is “to deescalate and then get back to the issue at hand, securing an end to the conflict in Gaza, by getting a ceasefire in Gaza through a hostage deal, as well as surging humanitarian assistance to Palestinians in need.”
Russian Ambassador Vasily Nebenzya told the Council that “what happened in the night of the 14th of April did not happen in a vacuum,” and stressed that “the steps undertaken by Iran were in reaction to the disgraceful inaction of the Security Council, in reaction to an egregious attack by Israel against Damascus, and not the first one, because Syria is constantly being bombarded by Israel.”
Israeli Ambassador Gilad Erdan said, “the mask of Iranian deniability has been removed.”
Erdan said, “nomore hiding and no more bluffing, no more shirking of responsibility. Iran has attacked Israel from its own sovereign territory, publicly and proudly. The mask is off. Iran the number one global sponsor of terror has exposed its true face as the destabilizer of the region and the world.”
He said, “right now, is when the world must stop ignoring Iran's crimes and take action.”
Erdan said Saturday night’s attacks had been launched from Iranian soil, Lebanon, Syria, Yemen and Iraq.
For his part, Iranian Ambassador Saeed Iravani said, “this concluded action was necessary and proportionate. It was precise and only targeted military objectives and carried out carefully to minimize the potential for escalation and prevent civilian harm.”
Iravani said, “the Islamic Republic of Iran reiterates its consistent position that it does not seek escalation or war in the region, while warning about any further military provocation by the Israeli regime. The Islamic Republic of Iran reaffirms its unwavering determination to defend its people, national security and interest, sovereignty and territorial integrity against any threat or act of aggression and to respond to any such threat or aggression vigorously and in accordance with international law. The Islamic Republic of Iran will not hesitate to exercise this right when required.”
All Comments (21)
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See how the United Kingdom didn’t mention the attack on the Iranian Embassy first but went on to condemn Iran for their retaliation what double standards it’s scandalous
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Despite the good intentions of many diplomats, this is also a clown show where some clowns would waste no time to blame others for the exact crime they have committed.
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For an organization like the UN to be respected, there MUST be only one law for all members and NO double standards. What will it cost the world to have PEACE?
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I love how they all act like Israel isn’t responsible for this response
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Iran has a right to defend itself
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What’s the point of this meeting when United States UK. And Israel take no notice of this international laws !!!!
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Algeria speaking truth to power.
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00:00 President 00:22 Secretary-General 05:17 Guyana 07:30 Sierra Leon 13:10 Slovenia 16:61 United States 21:25 Ecuador 22:46 Algeria 27:12 Japan 22:54 France 31:00 United Kingdom 33:59 Mozambique 37:54 Republic of Korea 41:30 Switzerland 44:20 Russian Federation 52:14 China 55:29 Malta 58:05 Israel 1:13:59 Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1:27:08 Syrian Arab Republic 1:36:26 Conclusion
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UK linguistic gymnastics and lies 😂😂😂😂😂
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If the US and Europe don't think Israel should be held accountable for attacking Iran... Then y should Iran b held accountable for attacking Israel....
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As a Christian English person, I am ashamed of the British government. Israel was created in good faith in 1948, but proved to be a mistake for humanity, most largely due to USA veto abuse.
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Very true speech by Iran, Russia and Algeria. Pointing out western double standards
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Bravo Algeria. Well said. You put Israel and its acomplices in their place.
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USA is hypocrates
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How nice of Iran to warn Israel and allowed the usa to defend Israel
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Iran had the right to defend itself from unprovoked Israel attack on Iran embassy on April 1 , 2024.
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Thanks Russia for standing in the right side of history equals right for all nations
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!sr@el ignored many UN rulings, so why should Iran adhere??
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I dont think Iran intended on inflicting alot of damage. They know about the iron dome and they have hundreds of thousands of missiles if not millions. This seems to be just a display. Why did the un not really addressed Isreal for attacking a consulate?
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Tell it like it is Russia, cuz none of the other clowns seem to have a real pair.
