The Conselho of Segurança of the Nações Unidas holds an urgent meeting this Saturday (28) to discuss the escalation of violence in the Oriente Médio. Ataques coordinated by Estados Unidos and Israel struck targets in Irã at dawn, including military installations and leaders. The Irã responded by launching missiles against Israel and American bases in the region. The session, requested by França, Bahrein, China, Rússia and Colômbia, takes place on
António Guterres, UN Secretary-General, condemned the attacks and subsequent retaliation. Ele stated that the actions undermine international peace and security. Guterres called for an immediate end to the clashes and a return to negotiations to avoid a wider regional conflict with serious consequences for civilians.
Volker Türk, UN High Commissioner for Direitos Humanos, lamented the losses and appealed for restraint. Ele requested that all parties prioritize dialogue and respect international law.
Meeting called by multiple countries
The permanent missions of França, Bahrein, China, Rússia and Colômbia coordinated the emergency session request. The 15-member body, chaired by the Reino Unido this month, debates the current situation in the Oriente Médio.
The meeting is broadcast live by the UN. Diplomatas expect intense discussions about compliance with Carta of Nações Unidas, which prohibits the use of force against the territorial integrity of Estados.
Details of coordinated attacks
The bombings took place in the early hours of Saturday in Teerã and other Iranian cities. Fontes confirmed that targets included Guarda Revolucionária headquarters and high-ranking officials.
The minister of Defesa of Israel announced the operation as a measure to eliminate threats. An Israeli official indicated that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Masoud Pezeshkian were among the targets, although Khamenei was not in Teerã at the time.
Images released show explosions in urban and military areas. Moradores reported intense sounds and smoke in several provinces.
Iranian response and reported casualties
The Irã launched missiles and drones against targets in Israel and Estados Unidos military bases in Oriente Médio. Ataques retaliatory attacks hit installations on Golfo Pérsico and regional allies.
Iranian media reported 201 dead and 747 injured in 24 provinces after the initial shelling. The Crescente Vermelho humanitarian network provided data based on local reports.
Guarda Revolucionária commanders and political authorities were named among the victims. The Iranian government classified the action as aggression and promised continued defense.
Position of the UN Secretary General
António Guterres reiterated that all Estados-Members must comply with obligations under international law. Ele highlighted the prohibition of the threat or use of force against the political independence of countries.
The secretary general warned of the risk of expanding the conflict. Ele emphasized the need for immediate ceasefires and negotiations to resolve disputes.
Calls for moderation and dialogue
Volker Türk called on the parties to return to reason to avoid further suffering to civilians. Ele reinforced that the current escalation compromises regional stability.
Several countries expressed concern about the events. Condenações came from nations that requested the meeting, focusing on the urgency of de-escalation.
Context of the military escalation
The actions come after weeks of tense indirect negotiations between Estados Unidos and Irã. Pressão by termination of nuclear and ballistic programs marked the previous period.
The joint attack aimed to neutralize military capabilities and related facilities. Autoridades Americans and Israelis confirmed coordination to achieve strategic objectives.
Irã maintains that his responses are defensive. Fontes indicate that all US bases and interests in the region remain within reach of retaliation.
The Conselho meeting of Segurança seeks to address the immediate crisis. Debates should include calls for containment and diplomatic paths.
