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Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Iran asks UN Security Council for emergency meeting on killings of Haniyeh, Shukr
Iran is asking the UN Security Council to hold an emergency meeting to address “Israeli aggression and terrorist attacks” after the killing of Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran and the targeting of a top Hezbollah commander in the Lebanese capital.
Iranian UN Ambassador Amir Saeid Iravani in a letter blames both strikes on Israel. He claims they “suggest an intention to escalate conflict and expand the war through the entire region.” He calls on the international community for “decisive action to address these violations and hold the perpetrators accountable.”
Israel has taken responsibility for the strike in Beirut, saying it killed Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr, though it has been silent about the strike that killed Haniyeh.
There is no immediate response to Iran’s request from Russia, which currently holds the Security Council’s rotating presidency.
The Times of Israel Community.