BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 23. Member countries of international organizations are expected to take measures in response to Israel’s attacks on Iran, Seyed Jafar Aghaei Maryan, Chargé d'Affaires of the Iranian Embassy in Azerbaijan, said at a press conference, Trend reports.
According to him, Israel began military air strikes on Iran at a time when Iran was seeking to hold the sixth round of indirect talks with the US.
"On June 13, Israel attacked Iran, killing Iranian military commanders and nuclear scientists, with the intent to create a dangerous situation in the country. However, Iran responded to this aggression based on Article 2, Clause 4 of the United Nations (UN) Charter and defended itself.
Israel has violated all international laws by carrying out unlawful attacks on Iran, including strikes on nuclear facilities and oil and gas infrastructure in the Persian Gulf. The expansion of the conflict to the Persian Gulf is a very dangerous step. During these attacks, Iran showed interest in continuing diplomatic efforts and held discussions with several European countries, the European Union (EU) representative, and the framework of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Meanwhile, the United States has also launched aggression against Iran. Serious actions against Israel are expected from the UN, OIC, and the Non-Aligned Movement," Maryan added.
On the morning of June 13, Israel carried out airstrikes against Iran. The attacks killed numerous high-ranking military officials, including Mohammad Bagheri, Chief of the Iranian Armed Forces General Staff; Hossein Salami, Commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC); and Gholam Ali Rashid, head of the Khatam al-Anbiya Headquarters, along with six nuclear scientists and other senior figures.
That same evening, Iran launched a retaliatory strike dubbed “Operation True Promise III,” firing hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones at multiple targets across Israel, including Tel Aviv. The attacks caused civilian casualties and widespread damage.
To note, the US conducted airstrikes targeting three nuclear facilities in Iran on June 22, reportedly causing significant damage.
"We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. All planes are now outside of Iranian airspace. A full payload of bombs was dropped on the primary site, Fordow. All planes are safely on their way home," US President Donald Trump wrote on social media.
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