Iran defends legitimate right to self-defense, urges UNSC to halt US aggression
Iran's diplomatic mission reaffirmed its right to self-defense in response to US aggression, citing international law and regional peace efforts.
Intelligence analysis by Llama
Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, addressed the UN Security Council, emphasizing the country's right to self-defense against US aggression and urging the council to take immediate measures to stop ongoing US aggression.
Iran is defending itself against US aggression and is asking the UN Security Council to help stop the US from attacking it. Iran says it's just defending itself and that the US is breaking international rules.
Analysis
Iran's Right to Self-Defense Under International Law
Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, emphasized that all military measures taken by the Islamic Republic are strictly defensive, necessary, and fully aligned with international law in response to continuous American acts of aggression. He highlighted Washington's systematic breaches of international obligations and warned that Iran will continue exercising its inherent right to self-defense to safeguard its sovereign territory, national security, and civilian population.
Regional Peace Efforts and the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding
Darzi noted that Iran consistently prioritized dialogue and diplomatic channels, pointing to negotiations initiated in 2025 in good faith despite Washington's history of violating the 2015 nuclear agreement (JCPOA) and UN Security Council Resolution 2231. He criticized the United States for twice 'betraying diplomacy' by launching military offensives while negotiations remained active, specifically referencing the June 2025 aggression and subsequent operations since February 2026, which targeted vital civilian infrastructure, national assets, and senior military leaders.
The UN Security Council's Responsibility
The envoy urged the UN Security Council to abandon its silence and discharge its legal responsibilities under the UN Charter by enacting immediate measures to stop ongoing US aggression. He stressed that failure to hold Washington accountable severely threatens regional stability, maritime navigation in the Persian Gulf, and the overall credibility of international law.
Key points
- Iran's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations, Gholamhossein Darzi, addressed the UN Security Council, emphasizing the country's right to self-defense against US aggression.
- Darzi highlighted Washington's systematic breaches of international obligations and warned that Iran will continue exercising its inherent right to self-defense.
- The envoy urged the UN Security Council to abandon its silence and discharge its legal responsibilities under the UN Charter by enacting immediate measures to stop ongoing US aggression.
If the UN Security Council takes immediate measures to stop US aggression, it could lead to a decrease in regional tensions and a more stable Persian Gulf.
If the UN Security Council fails to hold the US accountable for its aggression, it could lead to further destabilization in the region, increased maritime risks, and a loss of credibility for international law.
