UNITED NATIONS: Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations has said that more than 1,348 civilians have been killed and over 17,000 injured since the start of military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran.
Addressing a meeting at the United Nations, Iran’s envoy Amir Saeid Iravani said the attacks have resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction of infrastructure across several parts of the country.
According to Iravani, the ongoing military operations have damaged residential areas and key facilities, worsening the humanitarian situation.
He also described the strikes as a violation of international law and the United Nations Charter, urging the international community to take steps to halt the military actions.
The envoy called for urgent international attention to the situation and appealed for measures to prevent further escalation of the conflict.