UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on Israeli-Iranian escalation

NEW YORK: The United Nations Security Council is holding an emergency session to discuss the escalation between the Israeli occupation and Iran.
The meeting, convened at Iran's request, has been supported by Algeria, China, Pakistan, and Russia. The Council is expected to hear a briefing from UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.
The United Nations has renewed its call for an immediate de-escalation of the military confrontation between the Israeli entity and Iran, urging a ceasefire. It emphasized that diplomacy remains the best and only path to address concerns over Iran's nuclear program and broader regional security issues.
The Israeli occupation launched aerial strikes on Iran at dawn on June 13, targeting nuclear facilities and missile bases, assassinating military commanders and nuclear scientists, and killing or injuring hundreds of civilians. In response, Tehran retaliated with ballistic missiles and drone attacks.

Try Our AI Features

Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:

Learn with AIFact CheckingText to SpeechAI Summary

Related Articles

Qatar Tribune

13 minutes ago

• Qatar Tribune

Prime minister meets Iranian FM, reiterates Qatar's strong condemnation of Israeli aggression

ISTANBUL: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran HE Dr Abbas Araqchi. The meeting was held on the margins of the 51st Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), currently taking place in Istanbul, Turkiye. Discussion during the meeting focused on the latest developments in the region, particularly the continued Israeli aggression against the territory of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran. In this context, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar's strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli aggression against Iranian territory, considering it a flagrant violation of Iran's sovereignty and security, and a clear breach of the rules and principles of international law. He stressed the need for concerted regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, affirming that the State of Qatar is making strenuous efforts with its partners to return to the path of dialogue to address outstanding issues and consolidate security and peace in the region and the world.

ILoveQatar.net

2 hours ago

• ILoveQatar.net

Qatar Takes Part in OIC Foreign Ministers' 51st Session in Istanbul

The State of Qatar is participating in the ongoing 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), currently taking place in Istanbul, Turkiye. H.E. Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani is heading Qatar's delegation to the session. The meetings are addressing the latest developments in the region, with a particular focus on the situation in the Gaza Strip and the occupied Palestinian territories, as well as the continued Israeli aggression against the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran and its serious regional and international implications. The discussions also center on ways to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, with the aim of promoting security, peace, and stability in the region and the wider world. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Qatar Tribune

4 hours ago

• Qatar Tribune

Prime minister, Norwegian foreign minister discuss regional developments

DOHA: Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs HE Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani has received a phone call on Friday from Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of Norway HE Espen Barth Eide. During the phone call, they discussed relations between the two countries and ways to support and enhance them. They also discussed the latest developments in the region, particularly the Israeli attack on the territory of the sisterly Islamic Republic of Iran. In this context, the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs expressed the State of Qatar's condemnation of the repeated Israeli violations and attacks in the region, which undermine peace efforts and threaten to drag the region into a regional war. He emphasized the seriousness of Israel targeting economic facilities in Iran, warning of its disastrous regional and international repercussions, particularly for the stability of energy supplies. He also stressed the need to spare civilians the consequences of war and the commitment of both parties not to target civilian facilities. The Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs emphasized the need for coordinated regional and international efforts to de-escalate tensions and resolve disputes through diplomatic means, affirming that the State of Qatar is actively working, in close cooperation with its partners, to revive dialogue among all parties in order to address outstanding issues and to promote regional as well as international peace and security.