Amir Saeid Iravani, the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Iran, made these remarks on Thursday while responding to accusations raised by US envoy Michael Waltz at the UN Security Council.
Iravani said Iran’s foreign policy is firmly rooted in the UN Charter and such principles as respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other countries, non-interference in their affairs, and good neighborliness.
He stressed that it is the unlawful military presence and destabilizing actions of the US that have fueled conflict and instability in West Asia.
Ambassador Iravani said the false narrative of “Iranian proxies” has been forged in order to distract global attention from the true source of regional instability, which is the US and its unconditional support for the Israeli regime.
The Iranian envoy emphasized that by repeatedly obstructing the Security Council’s mandate, Washington has rendered itself complicit in Israel’s crimes and bears direct legal and moral responsibility for their continuation.
Ambassador Iravani stated that the Israeli regime poses a serious threat to both regional and international peace.
He said Israel's “unprecedented war of extermination” in Gaza has resulted in the deaths of over 68,000 Palestinians, with thousands more unaccounted for.
Iravani condemned the systematic bombardments by Israeli occupation forces that have decimated Gaza's infrastructure, including hospitals and schools, leaving a landscape of devastation in its wake.
“These atrocities constitute flagrant violations of international humanitarian law,” Iravani stated, citing deliberate acts of aggression that have included the use of starvation as a weapon and the imposition of an unlawful blockade.
He also referenced a recent advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice, which condemned Israel for obstructing humanitarian aid and attacking UN agencies, resulting in the deaths of numerous UN personnel.
The Iranian ambassador said Israel is carrying out aggressive actions across the region, including air strikes in Syria, military escalations against Lebanon, and continued occupation of the Golan Heights.
He stated that Israel's aggression had also extended to Iran, detailing unprovoked attacks that led to significant civilian casualties.
Ambassador Iravani urged the UN Security Council to take decisive action, criticizing its inaction as a form of complicity in Israel's actions.
“Despite severe violations, this Council remains silent and paralyzed,” he stated, pointing out that the United States often obstructs collective measures against Israel.
Ambassador Iravani said Iran supports all credible efforts aimed at ending the war in Gaza, establishing a permanent ceasefire, and enhancing humanitarian aid access while restoring the rights of the Palestinian people.
He called for accountability for war crimes committed during the war, emphasizing that true justice necessitates prosecuting those responsible for such acts.
The ambassador reiterated Iran's stance that a just resolution to the ongoing crisis lies in recognizing the rights of Palestinians, including their right to an independent state with Al-Quds al-Sharif as its capital.
He firmly rejected allegations made by the US representative and reaffirmed Iran's commitment to respecting international law and sovereignty.
“Iran has consistently shown its readiness for fair, genuine dialogue,” he concluded, calling for an end to narratives that distract from the true sources of regional instability.
Press TV