jfid – Amid escalating tensions, Israel has called on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to impose sanctions on Iran. This request comes in response to the recent attacks carried out by Iran against Israel over the weekend. Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Gilad Erdan, made this statement during a Security Council meeting held on Sunday, April 14, 2024.
In the tense meeting, Erdan presented a video showing drones and missiles heading towards Israel, calling for immediate action against Iran. “Sanctions that are possible must be imposed on Iran before it’s too late,” said Erdan. He also condemned Iran’s actions, which he referred to as acts of terrorism.
In response to Israel’s demands, Iran’s special envoy to the UN, Amir Saeid Iravani, asserted that his country’s actions are a form of self-defense. “We don’t want escalation or war, but we have to respond to any form of threat or aggression,” Iravani stated firmly. Iran has launched missile and drone attacks on Israel, marking Iran’s first direct attack on Israel.
This Iranian attack was triggered by Israel’s strike on their embassy in Syria in early April, which resulted in seven deaths. In an emergency session of the UNSC, Israel has also faced criticism for its actions in Gaza, with some UN members calling for Israel to be considered for sanctions as well.
This situation has sparked international concerns, with Germany warning its citizens to leave Iran as tensions between the two countries escalate. The US Ambassador to the UN, Robert Wood, has cautioned Iran that further actions against Israel or its allies will receive a proportionate response.
With the situation evolving, the international community awaits to see how the UN Security Council will respond to Israel’s request and whether sanctions will be imposed on Iran. This is a critical moment that could shape the direction of international relations in the region for the foreseeable future.
