Iran slams 'Israel's audacious confession' of Haniyeh's assassination

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
25 Dec 2024 09:47

Iran's ambassador to the UN asserts that the Israeli entity represents the greatest threat to regional and global peace and security.

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Iran's UN Ambassador, Amir Saeid Iravani, addresses the United Nations Security Council chamber during an emergency meeting at U.N. headquarters, on Sunday, April 14, 2024. (AP)

Iran's permanent representative and ambassador to the United Nations, Amir Saeid Iravani, sent a letter to the UN secretary-general and Security Council, condemning "Israel's" clear acknowledgment of its responsibility for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran.

The letter emphasized the legitimacy of Iran's defensive response and reaffirmed Tehran's stance, asserting that the Israeli entity represents the greatest threat to regional and global peace and security.

"This audacious and shameless confession to the assassination of a political leader within the sovereign territory of a United Nations Member State once again underscores the international responsibility of the Israeli regime for its acts of terrorism and aggression," Iravani stated during the UN session.

"The continued silence of the Security Council, entrusted with the primary responsibility for the maintenance of international peace and security, would not only embolden this terrorist regime for the commission of more atrocious crimes but also undermine the core principles upon which the United Nations was founded," he further stressed.

Israeli security minister admits 'Israel' behind Haniyeh assassination

Israeli Security Minister Israel Katz, speaking at an event on Monday, confirmed for the first time that "Israel" was responsible for the assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran earlier this summer.

During his address, Katz also issued a stern warning to the Yemeni Resistance which has recently launched missile attacks on "Israel".

"In these days when the Houthi terror organization is firing missiles at Israel, I want to convey a clear message to them: We have defeated Hamas, we have defeated Hezbollah, we have blinded the defense systems in Iran, and damaged the [missile] production systems, we have overthrown the Assad regime in Syria, we have dealt heavy blows to the 'axis of evil,' and we will also severely strike the Houthi terror organization in Yemen, which remains the last one standing," Katz said.

While "Israel" was not directly involved in the fall of al-Assad's government in Syria, Katz noted that Israeli strikes played a role in facilitating its destabilization.

He further warned the Yemeni Resistance of specific actions, stating, "We will strike [Ansar Allah's] strategic infrastructure and decapitate its leaders. Just as we did to Haniyeh, Sinwar, and Nasrallah, in Tehran, Gaza, and Lebanon -- we will do in Hodeidah and Sanaa."