At UNSC session, Iran accuses US of complicity in Israeli aggression
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Iran warns of a regional catastrophe after "Israel" targeted its nuclear facilities, as the UN Security Council convenes amid global reactions from Russia, China, and the US.
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Members of the UN Security Council listen as Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency, speaks during a meeting on threats to international peace and security at the United Nations Headquarters on June 13, 2025, in New York City (Photo by Michael M. Santiago / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
Iran's ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeed Iravani, issued a stark warning that an Israeli attack on Iranian nuclear facilities presents a catastrophic threat with potential consequences for the entire region.
Speaking at a UN Security Council session, Iravani stated that the Israeli aggression against Iranian nuclear facilities threatens to trigger a catastrophe with regional repercussions.
He pointed out that "Israel's" attack on Iran aims to undermine nuclear talks, sabotage diplomatic efforts, and drag the region into a broader conflict.
Iravani further accused the United States of being complicit by supporting and enabling crimes, asserting that Washington "shares responsibility".
AFP also cited Iravani as saying that Israeli attacks on Iran have left 78 killed and 320 injured.
Read more: Iran rejects West's calls for restraint: Araghchi
IAEA confirms destruction at Natanz site
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), reported to the Security Council that the above-ground experimental enrichment facility at the Natanz site had been destroyed during the Israeli attack, citing the Iranian authorities.
He also noted that Iranian authorities informed the agency about attacks on two other facilities; the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant and a site in Isfahan.
Grossi said that at this moment, his agency lacks sufficient information, except for indications of military activity around these two facilities.
Russia and China blame US for escalation
On his part, Russian envoy Vasily Nebenzya expressed condolences to Iran and condemned the Israeli attack as unprovoked and dangerous, warning it could lead to nuclear contamination.
Nebenzya accused "Israel" of seeking to derail Tehran's nuclear talks with Washington and blamed Western countries for inciting unjustified hostility toward Iran.
He stated that the United States is responsible for the current escalation due to its withdrawal from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) and undue influence on IAEA reports.
The Russian diplomat also emphasized that the UK allowed Israeli warplanes to operate from a military base in Cyprus.
Russia, Nebenzya affirmed, remains committed to de-escalation.
Similarly, China's representative, Fu Cong, condemned the Israeli violation of Iran's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
He called for an immediate end to all Israeli military actions and urged peaceful resolution of disputes.
Fu reiterated China's stance against unilateral sanctions and emphasized that Iran's uranium enrichment activities are conducted legally.
He also called for an end to Israeli aggression on Gaza and highlighted the importance of regional peace.
Read more: More International condemnations of the Israeli attack on Iran pour in
US warns Iran against retaliation
Meanwhile, US representative McCoy Pitt acknowledged that "Israel" took unilateral action against Iran, stressing that President Donald Trump will not allow Tehran to obtain nuclear weapons.
Pitt confirmed that Washington had prior knowledge of the strikes but did not participate militarily. He emphasized the protection of American personnel as the top US priority and warned Tehran against targeting American interests, saying, the consequences for Iran would be severe.
He urged Iran to return to nuclear talks to avoid further death and destruction, while affirming US commitment to a diplomatic resolution that would prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons or "destabilizing the region."
Read more: Israeli strikes on Iran could help Trump make a deal: Axios
Security Council session triggered by Israeli aggression
The UN Security Council convened in New York on Friday following "Israel's" wide-scale attacks on Iranian territory. The strikes targeted Tehran and the provinces of Isfahan, Kermanshah, Lorestan, and Hamadan, with subsequent attacks on multiple Iranian cities and nuclear sites.
In retaliation, Iran launched waves of missile strikes against "Israel", including direct hits in Tel Aviv, resulting in massive destruction and fatalities, as evidenced by circulating footage.
