UN Security Council Meets Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran and Calls for Diplomacy

At an emergency UN Security Council meeting, the US and Israel defended recent airstrikes on Iranian targets as lawful actions aimed at preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons and curbing regional threats. Iran condemned the strikes as violations of international law and accused the US and Israel of causing civilian casualties. Russia and China called for diplomacy and an end to military actions, while Britain, France, and Germany urged a resumption of negotiations and condemned Iran's regional attacks. UN Secretary-General António Guterres warned against escalation and urged dialogue to maintain regional stability.