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UN Holds Emergency Session After Israel’s Strike on Tehran
UN Urges De-escalation as Tensions Soar
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency session on June 13, 2025, just hours after Israel’s airstrike on Tehran sent shockwaves through global capitals. The meeting, held behind closed doors initially, brought together envoys from all permanent members along with key Middle Eastern nations.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres opened the meeting with a stark warning: “We are one misstep away from a broader war in the Middle East. The world cannot afford to watch silently.”
The session focused on three key outcomes:
- Condemnation of unilateral military action without prior diplomatic engagement.
- Urgent call for both nations to cease all hostilities.
- Request for the IAEA to verify reports of damage to suspected nuclear sites in Iran.
Key Positions:
- Russia and China accused Israel of violating international norms and demanded sanctions.
- The United States offered a more balanced stance, urging both parties to avoid escalation.
- France and Germany expressed concern about the breakdown of regional diplomacy and renewed calls for a two-state peace roadmap.
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As of now, the Security Council has scheduled a follow-up session and is working on a draft resolution calling for immediate ceasefire and UN-monitored negotiations.
