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Times of Oman
a day ago
- Politics
- Times of Oman
Iran's Foreign Minister condemns Israel in address to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva
Mr. President, Distinguished delegates, I am Abbas Araghchi, Foreign Minister of Iran, a peace-loving nation inheriting one of the most ancient civilizations that has made significant contribution to human civilization, culture and ethics. Now, this nation of 100 million populations is subject to an egregious act of aggression by a regime that has been committing a horrible genocide in Palestine for the past 2 years and that is occupying the lands of neighboring countries. Ladies and Gentlemen, I stand before this august body to remind you of the legal and ethical responsibility, each and every State member and observer of the Human Rights Council, has to stand up against this grave injustice. Israel has launched an unprovoked aggression on Iran in stark violation of Article 2(4) of the Charter and in bold defiance of all the principles and rules that this Council stands for. This is an unjust war imposed on my people since early hours of Friday 13 June when Israel perpetrated a mix of unlawful and criminal operations against off-duty military personnel, university professors and ordinary people. Hundreds of my fellow Iranians have been killed and injured following Israel's surprise armed attacks and terrorist operations on residential areas, public infrastructures, hospitals and health centres. Our peaceful nuclear facilities have also been targeted despite their being under full monitoring of IAEA and despite the fact that attacking such facilities are absolutely banned under international law. Israel attacks on nuclear facilities are grave war crimes, given also the danger of environmental and health catastrophe as the result of radiological leakage. Mr. President, Iran, a founding member of the United Nations system, rightfully expects each and every one of you to stand for justice, rule of law and basic tenets of humanity and ethics. Iran is under a merciless act of aggression. This crystal-clear fact must not be allowed to be twisted upside-down by Israel and its backers. Israel aggression on Iran cannot and must not be justified by any legal or moral standards. Any justification for this unjust and criminal war would be tantamount to complicity. Iran is defending itself against this barbaric aggression. We are entitled, tasked and determined to defend our territorial integrity, national sovereignty and security with all force. This is our inherent right, as also clearly recognized under Article 51 of Charter. Dear Colleagues, The peace and rule of law are at serious stake as the result of Israel's unlawful invasion of Iran. Israel is committing war crimes and crimes against humanity. International humanitarian law, already badly undermined as a consequence of Israel's relentless atrocities in occupied Palestine and elsewhere, is now under another extremely serious danger as Israel is committing grave violations of 1949 Geneva Conventions. Mr. President, Switzerland is the custodian of Geneva Conventions and Protocols on IHL and has an important responsibility in this regard. Indeed, every State party to 1949 Convention shall shoulder their responsibility under this Conventions, in particular Common Articles 1 and 3 of these Conventions. Dear Colleagues, We were attacked in the midst of an ongoing diplomatic process. We were supposed to meet with Americans on 15 June to craft a very promising agreement for peaceful resolution of the issues fabricated over our peaceful nuclear program. It was a betrayal of diplomacy and an unprecedented blow to the foundation of international law and UN system. Let me be clear: If there is any use for the costly systems and mechanisms we've created for the past 8 decades to preserve human rights and dignity, now is the time to do it. We need action now. Otherwise, the whole UN-based international law system would corrode badly. This is a historic moment for human civilization when a civilized nation has come under an unjust war of aggression. The world, every State, every UN mechanism and body, has to be alarmed and has to act now to stop the aggressor, to end impunity, and to hold the criminals accountable for their unending atrocities and crimes in our region. This is a call from someone who has allocated his whole life to dialogue and diplomacy, but who also, is a veteran of an imposed war by Saddam regime and knows how to defend his beloved mother land. Thank you.
Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Politics
- Al Arabiya
Iran president says only way to end war with Israel is to stop ‘enemy's aggression'
Iran's Presidents says his country has 'always sought peace and tranquility but now the only way to end an imposed war is to unconditionally stop the enemy's aggression.' Developing...
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
BLM warns of ‘aggressive' mountain goats along Oregon river
PORTLAND, Ore. () — Territorial goats of the Pacific Northwest are asking adventure-seekers to get off their lawn. The Bureau of Land Management has alerted the public that 'aggressive mountain goats' haven't given a warm welcome to people riding their boats on the Grande Ronde River between Meadow Creek and Alder Creek. Portland parks to enforce stricter policy, fees for dog owners with off-leash pets 'Recently, boaters have encountered two aggressive nannies in the area with their kids,' BLM Oregon & Washington wrote on last week. 'Wildlife can be dangerous, especially when protecting their young, so please avoid camping in any location where mountain goats or other wildlife are present.' visitors of the Wallowa-Grande Ronde River corridor are likely to see animals like raptors, upland birds, river otters and turkey. Mountain lions, bobcats, moose and mountain goats are a more common sight for 'lucky observers,' according to the bureau. And while the Oregon Department of Wildlife has highlighted mountain goats as the state's , that hasn't stopped boaters from coming into contact with them. Public land officials urge visitors not to feed the animals and to stay at least 50 yards away. People should also keep their dogs leashed, and they shouldn't leave their clothing unattended or urinate in the river or on the rocks within at least 50 yards from their trail or campground. Oregon passes bill investing public employee retirement funds into clean energy If a mountain goat does approach someone, BLM encourages the person to try to move away slowly instead of running. Otherwise, they should chase the animal off by yelling, waving their arms or clothing, or throwing rocks. Officials want the public to report 'aggressive wildlife encounters' to ODFW. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
RNZ News
4 days ago
- General
- RNZ News
An expert on how to manage conflict and aggression
Photo: Supplied: Lighthouse PR Conflict can happen anywhere - from the playground to the office - or an actual battlefield. How we react to high-stress situations is largely hardwired into us as humans. But can we learn how to manage it better? To identify threats, assess the risk and use techniques to de-escalate the situation. Robert Lubbe spent time working in military settings in a number of trouble spots around the world. He's taken his knowledge and used it in his practical guide called 'De-Escalation: Identifying and Managing Conflict and Aggression .' He talks to Kathryn about the science behind why we react as we do, and how we can safely handle aggression and conflict.
Bloomberg
4 days ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
EU Proposes Measures to Cut Red Tape for Defense Investment
The European Union proposed an array of measures aimed at lightening the regulatory load for defense investments as part of the bloc's push to boost its arms industry. 'We need defense readiness to deter aggression and prevent war,' Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius told reporters in Brussels on Tuesday. 'Defense-readiness time also demands different regulations from peace time.'
